External validation of stroke mimic prediction scales in the emergency department

• Main Authors: Tu, Tian Ming, Tan, Guan Zhong, Saffari, Seyed Ehsan, Wee, Chee Keong, Chee, David Jeremiah Ming Siang, Tan, Camlyn, Lim, Hoon Chin
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Science::Medicine; Thrombolytic Therapy; Clinical Decision-making
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/146308
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Background: Acute ischemic stroke is a time-sensitive emergency where accurate diagnosis is required promptly. Due to time pressures, stroke mimics who present with similar signs and symptoms as acute ischemic stroke, pose a diagnostic challenge to the emergency physician. With limited access to inv...