Research Study2025

Geospatial Analysis to Determine Optimal Distribution of Mobile Stroke Units.

Ramphul, Ryan; Liu, Yanchen; Grotta, James C.

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Authors
Ramphul, Ryan; Liu, Yanchen; Grotta, James C.
Journal
Stroke
Year
2025
Study design
Cross-Sectional
Setting
Multiple/Unspecified
Population
General/Unspecified
Outcome domain
Access to Care
Type of organization
Academic

Abstract

We geo-coded Texas stroke centers and mapped drive time buffers to determine optimal MSU distribution. A 180-minute buffer resulted in 741,852 patients potentially receiving thrombolysis within 3 hours, representing 99.1% of adult patients with stroke in the state - a 279% increase in patients from rural areas compared with standard EMS. When distributed using geospatial analysis, MSUs can provide faster treatment to virtually the entire state.

Cite this study:Ramphul, Ryan; Liu, Yanchen; Grotta, James C. (2025). Geospatial Analysis to Determine Optimal Distribution of Mobile Stroke Units. Stroke. https://doi.org/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40757807/
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