Mobile stroke treatment units may greatly improve survival rates, chance of recovery for ischemic stroke patients

Mobile Stroke Treatment Units (MSTUs) can significantly reduce the time it takes to diagnose and treat patients for stroke, new research confirms. MSTUs resemble ambulances on the outside, but contain highly specialized staff, equipment and medications strictly used for diagnosing and treating strokes. Specifically, they are equipped with diagnostic tools and telemedicine capabilities that facilitate real-time communication with hospital-based stroke specialists, enabling immediate diagnosis and the administration of IV tPA for eligible patients while en route to the hospital.

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