Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-30-2026

Institution/Department

Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2026; Emergency Medicine; Neurology

Abstract

In 2019 the American Heart Association (AHA) released updated and more aggressive goals for door-to-needle (DTN) times as part of their Target: Stroke initiative. Target: Stroke Phase 3 challenged stroke centers to administer intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) within 30 minutes of arrival to the ED in at least 50% of eligible patients. This target became a goal for the Maine Medical Center, Portland Campus (MMC–POR) Stroke Program in FY2020. Through detailed case review, data analysis, process reforms and provider education including EMS, we achieved our goal in FY2025.

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Presented at the 2026 Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 

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