Early, accurate assessment of stroke is essential if patients are to receive timely, effective treatment. Telemedicine can provide rapid access to expert assessment Abstract In acute stroke care, ...

Despite advances in the diagnosis and treatment of acute stroke, rehabilitation is still a key part of stroke care, as most patients experience some level of functional deficit. Patients and families ...

Designation as a stroke center requires that all clinical and nonclinical hospital employees receive training on how to recognize a stroke and take appropriate actions. This was the challenge JFK ...

Although the goal for NIHSS completion rate was not met, we believe the project was successful. The NIHSS has been integrated successfully into standard nursing practice in assessments of acute stroke ...

A statement has been published by the American Heart Association regarding the role of nursing in psychosocial health following stroke. The American Heart Association (AHA) has published a scientific ...

MAYWOOD, Ill. - Caregivers of stroke survivors are at risk for developing depression and complications from chronic stress, according to a study published by researchers at the Loyola University ...

In less than 5 minutes, the Shock Index assessment can gauge the severity of a patient's condition. Stroke is a deadly and expensive-to-treat condition that kills about 140,000 Americans each year, ...

Among dual-eligible beneficiaries hospitalized for stroke, those enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans were more likely to be discharged to lower-quality ...

The approach was just as accurate as a bedside assessment by a neurologist, which could allow for better transport decisions by the EMS team and potentially faster treatment of the patient once at the ...