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The study aims to analyze trends in ischemic stroke admissions, treatments, and pandemic impact in Brazil from 2017 to 2025.

April 15, 2026Open Access

Ischemic Stroke in Brazil (2017–2025): Trends in admissions, Thrombolysis, Craniectomy, costs, and COVID-19 Disruption

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The study aims to analyze trends in ischemic stroke admissions, treatments, and pandemic impact in Brazil from 2017 to 2025.
Analyzed hospital admission data for ischemic stroke in Brazil from 2017 to 2025
Examined utilization rates of thrombolysis and craniectomy
Assessed changes in stroke care during the COVID-19 pandemic
Hospital admissions for ischemic stroke have increased over time
Thrombolysis usage remains significantly low compared to need
COVID-19 caused notable disruptions in stroke care delivery

Abstract

IS hospitalizations in Brazil have risen over time, with seasonal variation and significant disruption during the pandemic. Thrombolysis remains underutilized. Findings highlight the need to strengthen stroke systems of care and improve access to reperfusion therapies across the Brazilian public healthcare system.

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Thiago Oscar Goulart

Thire Baggio Machado Marazzi

Rosane Aparecida Monteiro

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Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases

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Harvard University

Universidade de São Paulo

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