Stroke by the Numbers
The particulars of treating stroke with the drug TPA.
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Average delay in stroke treatment, in hours
2-3
Percentage of stroke victims who receive TPA treatment
30-40
Percentage of stroke patients who could benefit from TPA treatment if received in time
1 in 15
Number of patients who suffer serious brain hemorrhage from TPA treatment, even if TPA is used according to strict guidelines
40
Percentage of emergency physicians who say they are unlikely to give stroke patients TPA, even in an ideal setting. Most cited fear of causing brain hemorrhage
50
Percentage of neurologists in the U.S. who treat acute stroke patients with intravenous TPA
34.7
Percentage of doctors who deviate from treatment guidelines when administering TPA
2,000
Cost, in dollars, of a TPA treatment
148
Number of U.S. primary stroke centers designated by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
