Open AccessA systematic review of barriers to delivery of thrombolysis for acute stroke
Author(s) -
Joseph Kwan,
Peter J. Hand,
Peter Sandercock
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
age and ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1468-2834
pISSN - 0002-0729
DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afh064
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombolysis , observational study , stroke (engine) , medline , emergency department , emergency medicine , acute stroke , emergency medical services , intensive care medicine , medical emergency , myocardial infarction , nursing , mechanical engineering , political science , law , engineering
Barriers within the patient pathway can prevent early administration of thrombolytic therapy in patients admitted with acute stroke. This systematic review aimed to identify such barriers that have been reported in the medical literature.
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