2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-562. Trends in Interhospital Transfers and Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke

562. Trends in Interhospital Transfers and Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke

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In this video, Tom Peters from the University of Rochester Neurosurgery Program discusses the interhospital transfer for thrombectomy and ischemic stroke. He highlights the importance of time in stroke treatment and the efficacy of TPA in improving outcomes. Despite the existence of stroke centers, a large portion of the US population lacks access to timely care. Peters presents data showing the increasing utilization of interhospital transfers for stroke patients, including thrombectomy procedures. However, the data also suggests an inefficiency in the system, with a low ratio of thrombectomy procedures to transfers. He discusses the need for improved intervention delivery and referral patterns to optimize care. The study has limitations as a retrospective analysis and is conducted prior to recent thrombectomy trials. Future studies should examine the changing trends and outcomes in light of these trials.

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Thomas A. Pieters, MD

Keywords

interhospital transfer

thrombectomy

ischemic stroke

TPA

stroke treatment