Acute Stroke Care and Thrombolytic Therapy Use in a Tertiary Care Center in Lebanon
Background. Thrombolytic therapy (rt-PA) is approved for ischemic stroke presenting within 4.5 hours of symptoms onset. The rate of utilization of rt-PA is not well described in developing countries. Objectives. Our study examined patient characteristics and outcomes in addition to barriers to rt-PA...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Emergency Medicine International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/438737 |