Telestroke networks significantly benefit both patients and providers by creating real-time remote access to neurologists
Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Current models of diagnosis and treatment have too long of timeframes from door-to-needle. Faster access to specialty care and quick diagnosis is critical to save lives and increase recovery likelihood.
3% of stroke patients receive tPA
75% of acute ischemic strokes presented within two hours receive tPA
Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.¹ Current models of diagnosis and treatment have too long of timeframes from door-to-needle. Faster access to specialty care and quick diagnosis is critical to save lives and increase recovery likelihood.
3% of stroke patients receive tPA¹
75% of acute ischemic strokes presented within two hours receive tPA²
Remote stroke specialists can begin diagnosis and treatment before patients present in the hospital, in-transit via mobile stroke units.
Increase the speed to care for time-critical stroke patients
Our Stroke Solution helps health systems by providing real-time remote access to acute care services. By extending the regional presence of stroke centers, telestroke networks can facilitate improved outcomes by increasing access to specialized care.
Our Stroke Solution helps health systems by providing real-time remote access to acute care services. By extending the regional presence of stroke centers, telestroke networks can facilitate improved outcomes by increasing access to specialized care.
- Improve door-to-needle times and enhance patient outcomes
- Increase the number of patients receiving thrombolysis and/or thrombectomy
- Increase patient retention by decreasing unnecessary hospital transfers
- Assist mobile stroke units by bringing the solutions from the ED or hospital to the stroke victim site
Stroke Sample System
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InTouch Health Drives Results
Teleneurology programs can play a significant role in improving the quality and efficiency of stroke care even during after-hours by enabling consistency in real-time remote access to neurologists. UTHealth has implemented a successful teleneurology program — expanding access to neurologists and high-quality care when the minutes matter the most.
Learn about the importance of training procedures in implementing a successful program and discover best practices that benefit both providers and patients.
Additional Resources
Webinar
The Rush TeleStroke Network: Education, Feedback, and Reinforcing Value for Network Sites
Learn about Rush University Medical Center's over-five-year history of their TeleStroke Network with a focus on feedback and coordination with spoke hospitals.
Webinar
Stroke Awareness and Treatment: Staying in Touch with Teleneurology
Learn how Bon Secours Richmond Health System developed a telestroke and teleneurology program across their health system.
¹ American Heart Association
² Messé, Steven R, et al. “Why Are Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Not Receiving IV TPA? Results from a National Registry.” Neurology, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 11 Oct. 2016.