Access to mechanical thrombectomy and ischemic stroke mortality in Japan: a spatial ecological study

BackgroundAdvances in stroke treatment have greatly improved outcomes; however, disparities in access to treatment might increase. Achieving equitable access to stroke treatment is a health policy challenge, as rapid treatment is essential for positive outcomes. This ecological cross-sectional study...

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Main Authors: Kazuki Ohashi, Toshiya Osanai, Kensuke Fujiwara, Takumi Tanikawa, Yuji Tani, Soichiro Takamiya, Hirotaka Sato, Yasuhiro Morii, Katsuhiko Ogasawara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2023.1209446/full