Comparison of Tissue Plasminogen Activator Administration Management Between Telestroke Network Hospitals and Academic Stroke Centers

Systemic thrombolysis is the only therapy proven to be effective for ischemic stroke. Telemedicine may help to extend its use. However, concerns remain whether management and safety of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) administration after telemedical consultation are equivalent in less experienced hospitals compared with tPA administration in academic stroke centers.During the second year of the ongoing Telemedical Pilot Project for...