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Decreased Stroke Presentation Rates at a Comprehensive Stroke Center during COVID-19.
Dowlatshahi, Dar; Stotts, Grant; Bourgoin, Aline; Gocan, Sophia; Dunn, Laura; Powell, Jodi; Silver, Frank L; Walker, Greg; Yogendrakumar, Vignan; Fahed, Robert; Blacquiere, Dylan; Shamy, Michel.
  • Dowlatshahi D; Department of Medicine (Neurology), University of Ottawa Brain & Mind Institute and Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  • Stotts G; Department of Medicine (Neurology), University of Ottawa Brain & Mind Institute and Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  • Bourgoin A; Ottawa Hospital and Champlain Regional Stroke Network, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  • Gocan S; Ottawa Hospital and Champlain Regional Stroke Network, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  • Dunn L; Ottawa Hospital and Champlain Regional Stroke Network, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  • Powell J; Ottawa Hospital and Champlain Regional Stroke Network, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  • Silver FL; Department of Medicine (Neurology), University of Toronto, and Stroke Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Walker G; Department of Medicine (Neurology), University of Ottawa Brain & Mind Institute and Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  • Yogendrakumar V; Division of Neurology, Royal Columbian Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  • Fahed R; Department of Medicine (Neurology), University of Ottawa Brain & Mind Institute and Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  • Blacquiere D; Department of Medicine (Neurology), University of Ottawa Brain & Mind Institute and Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
  • Shamy M; Department of Medicine (Neurology), University of Ottawa Brain & Mind Institute and Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Can J Neurol Sci ; 48(1): 118-121, 2021 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-744328
ABSTRACT
We reviewed stroke care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic at our stroke center and provincial telestroke system. We counted referrals to our prevention clinic, code strokes, thrombolysis, endovascular thrombectomies, and activations of a provincial telestroke system from February to April of 2017-2020. In April 2020, there was 28% reduction in prevention clinic referrals, 32% reduction in code strokes, and 26% reduction in telestroke activations compared to prior years. Thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy rates remained constant. Fewer patients received stroke services across the spectrum from prevention, acute care to telestroke care in Ontario, Canada, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Referral and Consultation / Stroke / Delivery of Health Care / Ambulatory Care / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Can J Neurol Sci Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cjn.2020.193

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Referral and Consultation / Stroke / Delivery of Health Care / Ambulatory Care / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Can J Neurol Sci Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cjn.2020.193