1. Factors related to immediate response to symptoms in patients with stroke or transient ischaemic attack
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R. García Ruiz, J. Silva Fernández, R.M. García Ruiz, M. Recio Bermejo, Á. Arias Arias, A. Santos Pinto, A. Lomas Meneses, E. Botía Paniagua, and J. Abellán Alemán
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Ictus ,Accidente isquémico transitorio ,Respuesta inmediata ,Factores asociados ,Demora prehospitalaria ,Terapias de reperfusión ,Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system ,RC346-429 - Abstract
Introduction: Despite recent advances in the management of acute stroke, fewer than 10% of patients receive reperfusion therapy. One of the main reasons for such a low rate of administration is the delay on the part of patients and their families in seeking medical attention. This study aimed to analyse this delay. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on consecutive stroke or transient ischaemic attack. Data on sociodemographic and clinical parameters, decision delay, pre-hospital delay, and first medical contact were collected. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to determine factors associated with seeking medical attention within the first 15 minutes of stroke or TIA occurrence. Results: A total of 382 patients were included, 24.9% of whom had a decision delay of 15 minutes or less. Stroke severity (OR 1.08; 95% CI, 1.04-1.13; P
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- 2020
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