Pre-hospital causes for delayed arrival in acute ischemic stroke before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A study at two stroke centers in Egypt.

Hany M ArefHossam M ShokriTamer M RoushdyFatma Fathalla Kenawy Nevine M El Nahas

Published in: PloS one (2021)

Pre-hospital delay secondary to misperception of the urgency of stroke and management in a non-stroke hospital reflect the lack of awareness among the public and medical staff. This concept is emphasized by early arrival secondary to previous experience with stroke and the pronounced effect of media in the time of COVID-19.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
healthcare
adverse drug
sars cov
coronavirus disease
acute care
emergency department