Figure 3. Emergency department length of stay and discharge destination in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) or transient ischemic attack (TIA). There was no significant association between EDLOS and discharge destination, with median EDLOS (IQR) of 337 (254–574), 312 (253.5–483.3), and 301 (228.3–519.3) minutes for discharge to home/home with services, acute rehabilitation unit (ARU) or skilled nursing facility (SNF)/death, respectively.

Figure 3. Emergency department length of stay and discharge destination in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) or transient ischemic attack (TIA). There was no significant association between EDLOS and discharge destination, with median EDLOS (IQR) of 337 (254–574), 312 (253.5–483.3), and 301 (228.3–519.3) minutes for discharge to home/home with services, acute rehabilitation unit (ARU) or skilled nursing facility (SNF)/death, respectively.

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