2019
Ischaemic stroke
Campbell B, De Silva D, Macleod M, Coutts S, Schwamm L, Davis S, Donnan G. Ischaemic stroke. Nature Reviews Disease Primers 2019, 5: 70. PMID: 31601801, DOI: 10.1038/s41572-019-0118-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIschemic strokeIntravenous thrombolysisEndovascular thrombectomyStroke onsetSevere symptomatic carotid artery stenosisSymptomatic carotid artery stenosisSalvageable brain tissueBlood pressure controlCardiovascular risk managementLarge vessel occlusionMajority of strokesMechanism of strokeOnset of strokeCarotid artery stenosisCause of disabilitySecond highest causeSystems of careAntithrombotic medicationRapid reperfusionReperfusion therapySecondary preventionStroke symptomsArterial occlusionArtery stenosisCarotid endarterectomy
2016
Differences in Acute Ischemic Stroke Quality of Care and Outcomes by Primary Stroke Center Certification Organization
Man S, Cox M, Patel P, Smith E, Reeves M, Saver J, Bhatt D, Xian Y, Schwamm L, Fonarow G. Differences in Acute Ischemic Stroke Quality of Care and Outcomes by Primary Stroke Center Certification Organization. Stroke 2016, 48: 412-419. PMID: 28008094, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.116.014426.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealthcare Facilities Accreditation ProgramPSC certificationStroke patientsJoint CommissionIntravenous tissue-type plasminogen activator useHospital risk-adjusted mortalityAcute ischemic stroke patientsStroke qualityAcute ischemic stroke admissionsCare qualityPrimary stroke center certificationGuidelines-Stroke hospitalsStroke center certificationIschemic stroke patientsIschemic stroke admissionsRisk-adjusted mortalityEvidence-based careSystems of careAccreditation programGuidelines-StrokeHospital outcomesNeedle timeStroke admissionsCenter certificationGroup of hospitals