Hannah Ostrem

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Stroke Patients Walk Away Deficit-Free After Innovative Treatment [News Story]

Hannah Ostrem: Jan 22, 2016

Since its inception, Pulsara has been reducing case times for STEMI and stroke patients, ultimately resulting in shorter hospital stays, fewer deficits after treatment, and major cost and resource...

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What is LVO Stroke and is it the 'STEMI of the Stroke World?'

Hannah Ostrem: Jan 15, 2016

UPDATED April 21, 2021: This article has been revised, updated, and expanded for current accuracy and comprehensiveness. IT'S A FACT: Your patients are having Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO) strokes,...

Body Language is Key to Early Stroke Detection [Video]

Hannah Ostrem: Jan 13, 2016

Last week we posted about the importance of patient symptom education in early identification and, thereby, positive outcomes for heart attack. Similarly, patient education is crucial in achieving...

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Want to improve STEMI patient outcomes? Focus on more than just D2B time.

Hannah Ostrem: Jan 05, 2016

The findings of new research support the notion that improving heart attack outcomes begins with patient education. The study - which suggests that early treatment to restore blood flow rapidly after...

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Happy New Year! A Look at Pulsara's Most Read Content From 2015

Hannah Ostrem: Dec 31, 2015

2015 has been an amazing year for Pulsara. We grew our incredible team, gained some amazing clients, helped several facilities finally acheive their desired D2N and D2B times, and pushed out some...

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10 Minutes and a Drop of Blood: New Technology Can Quickly Diagnose Stroke

Hannah Ostrem: Dec 29, 2015

Since current diagnostic measures for can take up to three hours to complete, patients suffering a stroke - a condition in which 2 million brain cells die per minute - are particularly at risk for...