Impact of stroke center certification on rt-PA thrombolysis after acute ischemic stroke in South China from 2015 to 2020.

Yicong ChenJiaoxing LiChao DangShuangquan TanFubing OuyangJianle LiJian YuJinsheng ZengYuhua Fan

Published in: International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society (2021)

Stroke center certification may partially drive the increased use of rt-PA thrombolysis. Stroke center certification should be continually promoted to facilitate access to intravenous thrombolysis for patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Keyphrases

acute ischemic stroke
atrial fibrillation
high dose
cerebral ischemia
pulmonary embolism
brain injury