A Cleveland Clinic study presented at the 2018 International Stroke Conference suggests these units may help bypass interhospital transfers for patients requiring thrombectomy.
Comprehensive Vs. Primary Stroke Centers: Is There a Quality Difference?
The answer is yes, according to a new national database analysis, but the differences are limited and fairly focused on promptness of reperfusion therapy.
State Laws Are Key to Broadening Access to Best Stroke Care, Study Shows
A comprehensive review by Cleveland Clinic researchers finds that legislation promoting primary stroke centers is a significant differentiator between states with the most and the least such centers.