Purpose—Telestroke is one of the most frequently used and rapidly expanding applications
of telemedicine, delivering much-needed stroke expertise to hospitals and patients. This …

Objective: With the emergency department (ED) being a high-risk site for diagnostic errors,
we sought to estimate ED diagnostic accuracy for identifying acute cerebrovascular events …

Rapid diagnosis and treatment of acute neurological illnesses such as stroke, hemorrhage,
and hydrocephalus are critical to achieving positive outcomes and preserving neurologic …

Study objective: The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS) is a 3-item scale based on
a simplification of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale. When performed by a …

About 20 percent of ischemic strokes involve the posterior circulation. The correct diagnosis
is often delayed, and workups in patients with symptoms may not always suggest …

Background and Purpose—The bedside clinical assessment of the patient with suspected
stroke has not been well studied. Improving clinical skills may accelerate patient progress …

This article represents the update of 'European Stroke Initiative Recommendations for Stroke
Management', first published in this Journal in 2000. The recommendations are endorsed by …

Background In patients with acute stroke, rapid intervention is crucial to maximise early
treatment benefits. Stroke patients commonly have their first contact with medical staff in the …

Background Rapid and accurate detection of stroke by paramedics or other emergency
clinicians at the time of first contact is crucial for timely initiation of appropriate treatment …

Background and Purpose—Patients with suspected stroke first assessed by ambulance
paramedics require early recognition to facilitate appropriate triage and early treatment. We …