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Since starting our program,139 of 159(86%)patients with cerebral infarction presented primarily to or were referred to our facility within 24 hours of symptom onset,compared with 70 of 187(37%)before our educational efforts(p<0.00001).No significant change was seen in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage(23 of 30[77%]within 24 hours after program, compared with 24 of 40[63%]before educational efforts;p=0.30).These findings suggest that educational efforts aimed at the public and health professionals may increase recognition of stroke symptoms and reduce the delay in presentation and referral of stroke patients. |
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