Patient delay in seeking treatment for acute coronary syndrome and stroke symptoms is the
major factor limiting delivery of definitive treatment in these conditions. Despite decades of …

1994 and December 2003 to identify studies relevant to the treatment of stroke and the
establishment of stroke systems. A range of search terms* identified 1000 articles of …

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 …

The purpose of this study was to systematically review and summarize prehospital and in-
hospital stroke evaluation and treatment delay times. We identified 123 unique peer …

Ischemic stroke represents 87% of all strokes. 1 As world-wide initiatives move forward with
stroke care, healthcare providers and institutions will be called on to deliver the most current …

Background—Prior studies found that only about half of stroke patients arrived at hospitals
via emergency medical services (EMSs), yet since then, there have been efforts to increase …

Background Mass media interventions have been implemented to improve emergency
response to stroke given the emergence of effective acute treatments, but their impact is …

Background: Little information is available about public knowledge of TIA and prevalence of
a TIA diagnosis. Methods: The National Stroke Association sponsored a telephone survey …

Background and Purpose—This study assessed public awareness of warning symptoms,
risk factors, and treatment of stroke in Ludhiana, Punjab, North West India. Methods—A …

Background Time is essential for the treatment of acute stroke. Much time is lost outside the
hospital, either due to failure in identifying stroke symptoms or due to a delay in notification …