Acute large vessel occlusion stroke (LVOS) requires swift and precise assessment for effective treatment. The Field Assessment Stroke Triage for Emergency Destination (FAST-ED) protocol shows promise for rapid LVOS evaluation but lacks extensive validation. This study aims to assess the accuracy of FAST-ED in predicting LVOS and compare its predictive capability with the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
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