Purines for Rapid Identification of Stroke Mimics (PRISM): study protocol for a diagnostic accuracy study

Purines for Rapid Identification of Stroke Mimics (PRISM): study protocol for a diagnostic accuracy study

Abstract Background Rapid treatment of stroke improves outcomes, but accurate early recognition can be challenging. Between 20 and 40% of patients suspected to have stroke by ambulance and emergency department staff later receive a non-stroke ‘mimic’ diagnosis after stroke specialist investigation....

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Main Authors: Lisa Shaw, Sara Graziadio, Clare Lendrem, Nicholas Dale, Gary A. Ford, Christine Roffe, Craig J. Smith, Philip M. White, Christopher I. Price
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Diagnostic and Prognostic Research
Subjects:
Stroke
Mimic
Purine
SMARTChip
Diagnostic accuracy study
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41512-021-00098-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41512-021-00098-3

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