LERN’s ongoing development of Louisiana’s statewide stroke care system is guided by the evidence-based “hub and spoke” model that facilitates widespread patient access to lifesaving care and treatment with thrombolytic (clot busting medication) for appropriate patients. Additionally, the system is designed to provide access to endovascular therapy for certain patients suffering large vessel occlusive stroke.

Louisiana’s “hub and spoke” model includes Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Stroke Center hubs, and spoke hospitals connected by telemedicine.

Click here for LERN White Paper: Building a Stroke System in Louisiana