Barriers to thrombolysis in acute ischaemic stroke: an epidemiological review from a tertiary hospital in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

Key Points

• Identifying barriers to thrombolysis contributes to enhanced acute stroke care practices.
• Epidemiological data highlights the importance of timely intervention for ischaemic stroke.
• Analysis of regional stroke care shows gaps that can be addressed to improve outcomes.
• Improving thrombolysis access may significantly reduce the burden of acute ischaemic stroke.