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J M Reid1, Y Currie, T Baird

  • 1Department of Neurology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. johnreid1@nhs.net

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A third of patients admitted to hyperacute stroke units (HSUs) are diagnosed with non-stroke (NS) conditions. These NS patients are younger and require significant investigation, impacting HSU service provision.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Hyperacute stroke units (HSUs) manage acute stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients.
  • A notable percentage of HSU admissions are diagnosed with non-stroke (NS) conditions, necessitating evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the rate and specific diagnoses of non-stroke (NS) patients admitted to a HSU.
  • To analyze the implications of NS admissions on clinical service provision within HSUs.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective assessment of HSU admissions at Southern General Hospital, Glasgow (March 2007-September 2007).
  • Identification of NS patients using two ascertainment methods.
  • Confirmation of NS diagnoses via case-note and discharge letter review.

Main Results:

  • Out of 375 presentations, 116 (31%) were NS.
  • NS diagnoses were more frequent in local referrals (41%) versus regional (19%).
  • Common NS diagnoses included migraine (22%), functional neurological disorder (14%), syncope (12%), and seizure (6%).
  • NS patients were younger, more likely to receive MRI scans, and had shorter hospital stays compared to stroke/TIA patients.
  • NS patients receiving MRI scans had a higher likelihood of a length of stay ≥2 days (75% vs. 53%).

Conclusions:

  • Non-stroke (NS) conditions constitute one-third of acute stroke-like presentations to HSUs.
  • NS patients often present with neurological conditions, are younger, and require extensive investigations, including MRI.
  • The high frequency of NS patients impacts HSU resource allocation, particularly neurological services and imaging.