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Published on: October 15, 2021
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[Cerebral Embolism:System of Care]
1Department of Stroke Neurology, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital.
No Shinkei Geka. Neurological Surgery
|April 13, 2023
Summary
Improving stroke systems of care, including ambulance transport, is crucial for better outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy. Efficient pre-hospital and in-hospital workflows are key to reducing time to reperfusion.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Endovascular thrombectomy is effective for acute ischemic stroke from large vessel occlusion.
- Shorter reperfusion times significantly improve patient outcomes.
- Optimizing the stroke system of care, from pre-hospital to hospital, is essential.
Approach:
- Review of literature on stroke systems of care.
- Analysis of trials on efficient pre-hospital transport (e.g., stroke scales, transport models).
- Examination of in-hospital workflow and stroke center certification in Japan.
Key Points:
- The Japan Stroke Society is certifying primary stroke centers and thrombectomy-capable stroke centers.
- Efficient ambulance transportation and streamlined workflows enhance timely reperfusion.
- Pre-hospital stroke scales and transport models like 'mothership' and 'drip and ship' are evaluated.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing the stroke system of care is vital for improving outcomes in acute ischemic stroke.
- Policy development and academic society initiatives are crucial for advancing stroke care in Japan.
- The focus is on reducing delays across the entire patient journey to reperfusion therapy.
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