METHODS: Protocol and registration This review was prospectively registered in the
Prospero International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (2018 ID …

Stroke disproportionately affects racial minorities, and the level to which stroke treatment
practices differ across races is understudied. Here, we performed a systematic review of …

Background and Purpose—Racial and ethnic disparities in the access to mechanical
thrombectomy (MT) for treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) secondary to large vessel …

Background and Objectives In patients with ischemic stroke (IS), IV alteplase (tissue
plasminogen activator tPA) and endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) reduce long-term …

Background Ethnic inequities in stroke care access have been reported internationally but
the impact on outcomes remains unclear. In New Zealand, data on ethnic stroke inequities …

Importance Stroke centers are associated with better outcomes. There is substantial
literature surrounding disparities in stroke outcomes for underserved populations. However …

Introduction Endovascular therapy (EVT) use increased following clinical trials publication in
2015, but limited data suggest there may be persistent race and ethnicity differences …

Background: Patients with stroke in the United States can be transferred for higher level of
care. Little is known about possible inequities in interhospital transfers (IHTs) for acute …

Importance The increased number of stroke centers in the United States may not be
equitably distributed across all populations. Anecdotal reports suggest there may be …

Background: The growth of telestroke services expanded the reach of acute stroke
treatment. However, ethnic disparities in receiving such treatment have not been fully …