Comparing the administration of rt-PA among stroke fast track patients who arrived by emergency medical services and non-emergency medical services.

Key Points

• Patients arriving via emergency medical services showed increased thrombectomy referral rates, yet did not receive rt-PA at higher rates than non-EMS patients.
• Despite differences in referral rates, the overall outcomes for stroke patients remained comparable between EMS and non-EMS groups.
• The analysis highlights that EMS involvement does not inherently enhance rt-PA administration effectiveness or patient outcomes.
• Findings suggest that improvements in emergency medical systems may not directly translate to better treatment administration or patient recovery.

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