Hospital Patient Demographics and Administration of Intravenous Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke

In this study of hospital segregation and IVT administration rates, segregation was associated with lower likelihood of IVT administration for patients at hospitals serving predominantly Black and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. Socioeconomic improvements were associated with reduced, but not eliminated, racial and ethnic disparities in stroke treatment. Addressing structural racism and segregation is crucial for equitable access to stroke care.