Key result
Regional ischaemic stroke shows frequent delayed presentation, high modifiable risk burden, and unknown aetiologies.
Cohort
Retrospective cohort study reveals gaps in stroke awareness and highlights the need for targeted education in regional areas.
High rates of modifiable risk factors require improved community management. Delayed presentation highlights potential gaps in stroke awareness and access to healthcare in this region. Reaching timely reperfusion targets should become a priority, which requires support from multiple stakeholders. The high proportion of unknown aetiologies may reflect incomplete stroke work-up, documentation, or loss to follow-up. Targeted stroke education for regional and remote communities and healthcare providers is recommended.
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Caldwell et al. (2026) conducted a cohort in Ischaemic Stroke. A retrospective cohort study of ischaemic stroke in regional Australia identified delayed presentation, high rates of modifiable risk factors, and a high proportion of unknown aetiologies.
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