Association of time on outcome after intravenous thrombolysis in the elderly in a telestroke network

Conclusion
Treatment time seems to be critical for favourable outcome after acute ischemic stroke in the elderly. Age is not associated with longer delivery times for thrombolysis in telestroke.

Source: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare - December 18, 2015 Category: Information Technology Authors: Zerna, C., Siepmann, T., Barlinn, K., Kepplinger, J., Pallesen, L.-P., Puetz, V., Bodechtel, U. Tags: RESEARCH/Original Articles Source Type: research