Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Subject "Ischemic Stroke"
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Application of Data Envelopment Analysis to Optimize Transfer of Ischemic Stroke Patients for Endovascular Thrombectomy
(2023-12-12)Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death. A new treatment called Endovascular Thrombectomy (EVT) is available to severe stroke patients, but it is only offered at large urban centres and its effectiveness is time ... -
Optimal Transport Scenario for Access to EVT with Consideration of Patient Outcomes and Cost
(2021-04-21)There are two treatments for ischemic stroke: medical treatment (tPA) and endovascular therapy (EVT). EVT can only be used to treat ischemic strokes caused by a large vessel occlusion (LVO). EVT is only offered at hospitals ...