Time to emergency department arrival and its determinants in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

摘要: We sought to describe the delay between stroke symptom onset and emergency department (ED) arrival determine role of seven specific variables in explaining delay. This prospective study employed database an urban center. Database information was derived from ED records postadmission interviews. For 64 patients with a known time onset, dichotomized ( 2 hours). In bivariate analysis, higher NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores, initial contact medical services (EMS), transportation by EMS, previous stroke, awareness were associated (P < .05) less multivariable model, NIHSS scores independent predictors early arrival. The sense urgency shown more severe strokes or must be demonstrated others if delays are minimized.