Stroke; a journal of cerebral circulation
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Review Comparative Study Historical Article
"Telestroke" : the application of telemedicine for stroke.
Time is of the essence for effective intervention in acute ischemic stroke. Efforts including stroke teams that are "on call" around-the-clock are emerging to reduce the time from emergency room arrival to evaluation and treatment. ⋯ Computer-based technology can now be used to integrate electronic medical information, clinical assessment tools, neuroradiology, laboratory data, and clinical pathways to bring state-of-the-art expert stroke care to underserved areas.