Comparison between different referral strategies for acute ischemic stroke patients in a hub-spoke emergency stroke network: a real-world experience in south-east Lazio.

Fabrizio SallustioA P MascoloF MarramaG LacidognaF D'AgostinoA RoccoR GandiniD MorosettiV Da RosM NezzoR ArgiròM PloccoF AlemsegedM Diomedi

Published in: Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (2023)

In this hub-spoke stroke network, a high proportion of SD paradigm was found, which was associated with longer times to treatment and higher rates of any ICH. A closer cooperation between hospital stroke physicians, national health system staff, and paramedics is warranted to identify the most appropriate referral strategy for each patient.

Keyphrases

acute ischemic stroke
atrial fibrillation
primary care
end stage renal disease
network analysis
healthcare
chronic kidney disease
public health
prognostic factors
case report
quality improvement
patient reported outcomes
adverse drug
electronic health record
long term care
acute care
drug induced