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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • 1,300 stroke patients treated annually at University Hospital Heidelberg.
  • Data collected prospectively from 1996-2006.
  • Focus on changes in patient population and thrombolysis suitability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Analyze changes in stroke patient demographics and treatment from 1996 to 2006.
  • Evaluate the impact of prehospital delay on intravenous thrombolysis eligibility.
  • Assess trends in acute stroke care.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected patient data.
  • Inclusion of basic demographic and clinical data (age, sex, stroke type, NIH Stroke Scale).
  • Detailed data on prehospital and in-hospital delays, and thrombolysis treatment parameters.

Main Results:

  • No significant changes in total stroke patient numbers or median stroke severity (NIH Stroke Scale) from 1996 to 2006.
  • Proportion of patients arriving within 3 hours of symptom onset increased from 12.1% to 21.9%.
  • Intravenous thrombolysis treatment increased to 10.1% of ischemic stroke patients, representing 39% of those with cerebral infarction arriving within the critical 3-hour window.

Conclusions:

  • Sociodemographic data of stroke patients remained stable during the study period.
  • Consistent reduction in prehospital delay was key to increasing the number of patients receiving acute intravenous thrombolysis.
  • Improved patient flow and timely intervention enhance acute stroke treatment outcomes.