European journal of internal medicine
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Eur. J. Intern. Med. · Apr 2014
Review Meta AnalysisOff-hour presentation and outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Studies have suggested that patients with acute ischemic stroke who present to the hospital during off-hours (weekends and nights) may or may not have worse clinical outcomes compared to patients who present during regular hours. ⋯ The evidence suggests that patients with acute ischemic stroke presenting during off-hours have higher short-term mortality and greater disability at discharge.