Effect of Tele-Stroke Application on Length of Stay and Outcome of Stroke Unit Inpatients

Abstract

espite advances in stroke prevention and management, stroke remains the second most common cause of death and the leading cause of long term adult disability worldwide. There is evidence for effective means to reduce recurrence and improving outcomes by means of early platelet inhibition, intravenous alteplase, stroke unit utilization, endovascular thrombectomy however, high patient numbers, limited specialized expertise, and geographic determinants remain major barriers that negatively impact implementation of evidence-based management.