Barriers to stroke treatment: The price of long-distance from thrombectomy centers.

Olav SøvikHalvor ØygardenArnstein TveitenMartin Wilhelm KurzKathinka Dæhli KurzPål Johan StokkelandHanne Brit HetlandHege Langli ErsdalPer Kristian Hyldmo

Published in: Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences (2024)

In a county with a long transport distance to a thrombectomy center, a high proportion of eligible patients did not undergo thrombectomy, negatively impacting clinical outcomes. The transport time was considerable. A high rate of large-vessel occlusions was initially not diagnosed.

Keyphrases

acute ischemic stroke
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
atrial fibrillation
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
brain injury
combination therapy