Publications by authors named "Lucie Desmond"
Few data are available on complications occurring during inter-hospital transfer from a primary stroke center (PSC) to a comprehensive stroke center (CSC) for endovascular treatment (EVT) after large vessel occlusion (LVO). Therefore, we prospectively studied data from consecutive patients transferred from our PSC to the next CSC during 4 years to determine the incidence and risk factors of complications during transfer. This observational, single-center study included consecutive patients transferred from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2018.
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- The study investigates the effectiveness of endovascular treatment (EVT) for patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) caused by large vessel occlusion (LVO) when transferred from a primary stroke center (PSC) to a comprehensive stroke center (CSC).
- Out of 529 patients, 52.6% were transferred, with 55% of those receiving EVT, leading to a reperfusion rate of 21.7%. Time metrics showed delays in treatment from PSC to CSC, emphasizing the impact of transfer distance.
- The findings indicate that while transfers occur, they may limit early access to EVT, suggesting the need for on-site EVT capabilities at high-volume PSCs to improve patient outcomes.