Circ Cardiovasc Qual
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Circ Cardiovasc Qual · Dec 2018
Multicenter StudyEvidence-Based Performance Measures and Outcomes in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke.
Stroke is the leading cause of death in China. Despite the wide dissemination of evidence-based guidelines, data about adherence to these in routine clinical practice are scarce. We conducted a study using a nationwide registry to evaluate the implementation of evidence-based stroke performance indicators and associated guidelines, for patients with an ischemic stroke in China. ⋯ Adherence to evidence-based ischemic stroke care measures in China revealed substantial gaps, and select measures were associated with improved outcomes. These findings support the need for ongoing quality measurement and improvement in stroke care in China.