Renal disease is not associated with delays in hyperacute stroke management in South Australia.
Emerg Med Australas
; 36(3): 479-481, 2024 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-38374542
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aims of the present study were to determine how renal disease is associated with the time to receive hyperacute stroke care.METHODS:
The present study involved a 5-year cohort of all patients admitted to stroke units in South Australia.RESULTS:
In those with pre-existing renal disease there were no significant differences in the time taken to receive a scan, thrombolysis or endovascular thrombectomy.CONCLUSIONS:
The present study shows that in protocolised settings there were no significant delays in hyperacute stroke management for patients with renal disease.Key words
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Stroke
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Kidney Diseases
Limits:
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
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
En
Year:
2024
Type:
Article