Theoretical analysis shows transfers to affiliated-hospital systems may delay access to endovascular treatment for stroke.
This study characterized theoretical stroke transfer networks in the four largest US cities and showed that affiliated-hospital system transfers may increase overall transfer times compared with transferring to the nearest EVT-capable center.
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