Characteristics of the Drip-and-Ship Paradigm for Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke in South Korea

In Korea, the drip-and-ship paradigm was used in less than 15% of all patients treated with tPA. The use of the paradigm might cause an increase in the onset-to-groin puncture time. Additionally, clinical outcomes might be worse in patients treated with the paradigm than in those treated directly at visits.