A new method for assessing stroke in the emergency room
Ruth Kirby
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In view of the fact that many patients with stroke present to the emergency room, recognition of the signs and symptoms of stroke by emergency-room physicians is crucial if early intervention is to be achieved. A UK group has developed a new stroke recognition tool for use in this setting, which promises to improve the differentiation of acute stroke from other conditions.
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