'Every minute counts': optimizing the stroke pathway in Barcelona

For stroke patients, time is of the essence. Every minute saved can positively impact patient outcomes. That's why it’s key to save time along the entire stroke pathway – from the onset of stroke to treatment and follow-up.
Carlos Molina, MD, and Alejandro Tomasello, MD, from Vall d'Hebron hospital in Barcelona, Spain, aim to overcome bottlenecks with their one-step approach to stroke treatment. They were able to shorten the door-to-groin time to less than 30 minutes - an important step in improving patient outcomes.