Identification of Rate-Limiting Steps in the Provision of Thrombolytics for Acute Ischemic Stroke.
J Pharm Pract
; 30(6): 606-611, 2017 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is the only pharmacotherapy shown to improve outcomes in acute ischemic stroke. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends a door-to-needle (DTN) time of <60 minutes in at least 50% of patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke.OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this study was to analyze the possible barriers that may delay tPA administration within the emergency department (ED) of an academic medical center.METHODS:
A retrospective chart review was conducted from February 2011 to October 2013. Patients were included if they were admitted through the ED with a diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke and received tPA.RESULTS:
Of the 130 patients who met inclusion criteria, 43.1% received tPA in ≤60 minutes. Several factors were identified to be significantly different in those with a DTN time of >60 minutes-time to ED physician consultation, neurologist arrival, blood sample acquisition, and result time ( P < .05 for all comparisons). Correlation analysis demonstrated several independent variables associated with DTN time of ≤60 minutes-time from admission to ED physician consultation, receipt of computed tomography (CT) scan, blood sample acquisition, laboratory results, and neurology service arrival ( P < .05 for all comparisons).CONCLUSION:
The findings from this study highlight the importance of prompt physician evaluation, direct transfer to the CT scanner, and a quick turnaround time on laboratory values. The development of protocols to ensure the rapid receipt of tPA therapy should focus on limiting any potential delay these steps may cause.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Terapia Trombolítica
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Isquemia Encefálica
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Activador de Tejido Plasminógeno
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Accidente Cerebrovascular
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Fibrinolíticos
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Tiempo de Tratamiento
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pharm Pract
Asunto de la revista:
FARMACIA
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos