Methods: This prospective study was carried out on 204 AIS patients referring to the stroke
care unit in Zanjan (Iran) in 2019. The required data were collected by interviewing the …

Study objective We evaluate the extent and nature of treatment delays and the contributing
factors influencing them for patients with acute ischemic stroke, as well as main barriers to …

Background and objectives: The time interval between stroke onset and hospital arrival is a
major barrier for reperfusion therapies in acute ischemic stroke and usually accounts for …

Introduction: stroke is a cerebrovascular disease. Early reperfusion in neurovascular units
can reduce its morbidity and mortality. Even when neurovascular units exist, patients usually …

Background Pre-hospital delays contribute to late arrival for acute ischemic stroke (AIS)
treatment in the emergency department and are an important barrier preventing people from …

Despite the recent advancements in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, the delayed
patient arrival to emergency department or hospital serve as crucial factor for the selection of …

Background: Cerebrovascular stroke (CVS) is the second most common cause of death after
ischemic heart disease and the third most common cause of disability after ischemic heart …

Background and objectives: The cumulative time spent without medical intervention in acute
stroke patients may affect clinical outcomes. As the onset-to-arrival time to the hospital is …

Purpose: Stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Although thrombolytic
therapy is effective, it is still underutilized mainly due to delays in patient assistance. A …

Objective: Timely thrombolysis after acute ischemic stroke (AIS) requires arrival within the
window period. Substantial delay happens in presentation to the hospital which prevents …