@article{article_1604505, title={Evaluation of clinical characteristics and treatment data of acute ischemic stroke patients follow-up in a stroke center with a retrospective cohort study: Two-years analysis}, journal={International Journal of Tokat Medical Sciences}, volume={16}, pages={77–85}, year={2024}, author={Akalin, Yahya and Çakmak, Erkan and Gözel, Nevzat and Taşcı, İrem}, keywords={Akut iskemik inme, trombolitik tedavi, semptom başlangıcından kapıya kadar geçen süre, kapıdan iğneye kadar geçen süre}, abstract={Objective: It was aimed to examine the clinical features and treatment aspects of the patients who were hospitalized and treated with the diagnosis of ischemic stroke in the stroke center of our hospital. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted by retrospectively analyzing the information recorded with standard data forms of inpatients treated in our stroke center between March 1, 2019 and March 1, 2021. Findings: Of the 125 patients in the study, 56.8% were female and 43.2% were male. The most common risk factor detected in patients was Hypertension. 76% of the patients were using at least one drug for thromboembolism prophylaxis. The anterior part of the brain was affected in 72.8% and the posterior part in 27.2% of the patients. Symptom onset to door time was 180 minutes or less in 84.8% of the patients and door-to-needle time average: calculated as 52 minutes. 71 patients only i.v. tPA treatment, 42 patients both i.v. tPA and mechanical thrombectomy were applied, and only mechanical thrombectomy was applied to 12 patients. The average length of stay in the intensive care unit was 9 days, with an average of 8.6 days for women and 9.4 days for men. The need for a mechanical ventilator developed in 39 patients. Death occurred in a total of 26 patients, including 16 female patients and 10 male patients. Conclusion: The incidence of ischemic stroke has been steadily increasing over the years. In order to avoid delays in the initiation of thrombolytic therapy in these patients, the number of stroke centers should be increased rapidly in our country.}, number={3}, publisher={Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi}