Question

A key distinction between Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) and

Primary Stroke Center (PSC) is which of the following?

A. 24/7 MRI/magnetic resonance
B. Neurocritical care unit led by neurocritical care specialist
C. The ability to mix and administer IV tissue plasminogen activator
(EPA) in less than 60 minutes
D. The ability to care for hemorrhagic stroke patients

Answer 1

The key distinction between a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Primary Stroke Center is the advanced neurocritical care unit led by neurocritical care specialists available at CSCs, which enables them to treat more complex stroke cases.

Step-by-step explanation:

A key distinction between a Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) and a Primary Stroke Center (PSC) is neurocritical care unit led by neurocritical care specialist. CSCs are more advanced in terms of capabilities to treat complex stroke cases, including providing 24/7 neurocritical care led by specialists with the expertise to manage severe stroke conditions and complications. PSCs provide emergent stroke care with the capacity to administer IV tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) within the recommended time frame and ability to care for ischemic stroke patients but may not have the same level of comprehensive care to manage more complex stroke types such as hemorrhagic strokes.