Abstract:Background: Intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke is time-sensitive with a narrow window period for
treatment initiation. The recommended Door-to-needle (DTN) time of <60 minutes is seldom achieved in Indian centers.
In this study, we aimed to evaluate the DTN time at our hospital and identify the factors that limit thrombolysis of acute stroke patients.
Materials and Methods: All patients that presented with signs of stroke from September to December 2019 were studied. Patient's
demographics, … Show more
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