Thrombolysis related symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage in estimated versus measured body weight.

Background And Aim: In acute ischemic stroke, under- or overestimation of body weight can lead to dosing errors of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator with consequent reduced efficacy or increased risk of hemorrhagic complications. Measurement of body weight is more accurate than estimation of body weight but potentially leads to longer door-to-needle times. Our aim was to assess if weight modality (estimation of body weight versus measurement of body weight) is associated with (i) symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage rate, (ii) clinical outcome, and (iii) door-to-needle times.

Prehospital paths and hospital arrival time of patients with acute coronary syndrome or stroke, a prospective observational study.

Background: Patients with a presumed diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or stroke may have had contact with several healthcare providers prior to hospital arrival. The aim of this study was to describe the various prehospital paths and the effect on time delays of patients with ACS or stroke.

Methods: This prospective observational study included patients with presumed ACS or stroke who may choose to contact four different types of health care providers.