A retrospective analysis of time delays in patients presenting with stroke to an academic emergency department

Background: Stroke presents commonly to the emergency department (ED), and is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in South Africa. Early ED presentation and early neuroimaging are required in order for thrombolysis to be a potential therapeutic modality.   Objectives: To determine the time t...

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Main Authors: Diteboho Khalema, Lara N. Goldstein, Susan Lucas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2018-06-01
Series:South African Journal of Radiology
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Online Access:https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/1319