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Early Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Acute Stroke Treatment Delays.
Neves Briard, Joel; Ducroux, Célina; Jacquin, Grégory; Alesefir, Walid; Boisseau, William; Daneault, Nicole; Deschaintre, Yan; Eneling, Johanna; Gioia, Laura C; Iancu, Dana; Odier, Céline; Raymond, Jean; Roy, Daniel; Stapf, Christian; Weill, Alain; Poppe, Alexandre Y.
  • Neves Briard J; Department of Neurosciences, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
  • Ducroux C; Department of Medicine (Neurology), Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
  • Jacquin G; Department of Neurosciences, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
  • Alesefir W; Department of Medicine (Neurology), Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
  • Boisseau W; Department of Neurosciences, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
  • Daneault N; Department of Medicine (Neurology), Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
  • Deschaintre Y; Neurovascular Group, Neurosciences Axis, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montréal, Canada.
  • Eneling J; Department of Neurosciences, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
  • Gioia LC; Department of Medicine (Neurology), Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
  • Iancu D; Department of Radiology (Neuroradiology), Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
  • Odier C; Department of Neurosciences, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
  • Raymond J; Department of Medicine (Neurology), Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
  • Roy D; Neurovascular Group, Neurosciences Axis, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montréal, Canada.
  • Stapf C; Department of Neurosciences, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
  • Weill A; Department of Medicine (Neurology), Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
  • Poppe AY; Neurovascular Group, Neurosciences Axis, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montréal, Canada.
Can J Neurol Sci ; 48(1): 122-126, 2021 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2264826
ABSTRACT
This is an observational cohort study comparing 156 patients evaluated for acute stroke between March 30 and May 31, 2020 at a comprehensive stroke center with 138 patients evaluated during the corresponding time period in 2019. During the pandemic, the proportion of COVID-19 positive patients was low (3%), the time from symptom onset to hospital presentation was significantly longer, and a smaller proportion of patients underwent reperfusion therapy. Among patients directly evaluated at our institution, door-to-needle and door-to-recanalization metrics were significantly longer. Our findings support concerns that the current pandemic may have a negative impact on the management of acute stroke.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Thrombolytic Therapy / Thrombectomy / Time-to-Treatment / Ischemic Stroke / Hemorrhagic Stroke / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Can J Neurol Sci Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cjn.2020.160

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Thrombolytic Therapy / Thrombectomy / Time-to-Treatment / Ischemic Stroke / Hemorrhagic Stroke / COVID-19 Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Can J Neurol Sci Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cjn.2020.160