Thrombolytic Treatment in Thailand

Abstract

Thrombolytic treatment has been available for stroke treatment in Thailand since 1996. The use of intravenous thrombolysis in Thailand has dramatically increased during the past 10 years. This is mainly due to the stroke fast track program that has been implemented throughout the country. The “stroke fast track” program is designed for medical triage personnel at the hospital to identify stroke patients who presented early in order to immediately notify the stroke team for further investigation and management. The establishment of a telestroke network will be the next step to increase the accessibility of stroke patients to a better medical care as well as to decrease the rate of thrombolysis.