Table 1.
Neurovascular networks in Germany: Comparison of data from 15 certified neurovascular networks, primarily from 2017 to 2019 [12], with data from 19 certified neurovascular networks, from 2020–2023
| 2017–2019 | 2020–2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| NVN coordinating centers | ||
| Total strokes treated in NVNs | 86,510 | 119.907 |
| Strokes treated in coordinating centers | 18.206 | 26.235 |
| Strokes per coordinating center | 1,214 (895–1,635) | 1,381 (810–3,490) |
| Stroke unit (SU) beds per coordinating center | 13 (8–18) | 14 (8–36) |
| Independent neuro-ICU | 08/15 | 10/19 |
| I.v. Thrombolyses administered per coordinating center | 170 (40–384) | 172 (83–370) |
| Door-to-needle time (minutes) | 32 (23–42) | 34 (26–41) |
| Total thrombectomies | 2.463 | 4.488 |
| Thrombectomies per coordinating center | 164 (79–387) | 236 (103–537) |
| Door-to-groin time (minutes) | 65 (47–85) | 73 (46–87) |
| ICH cases per coordinating center | 159 (36–384) | 204 (22–487) |
| ICH cases undergoing surgery per coordinating center | 52 (12–123) | 56 (0–143) |
| Carotid stenting per coordinating center | 75 (9–456) | 79 (24–190) |
| Carotid endarterectomy per coordinating center | 83 (34–184) | 76 (21–209) |
| NVN partner hospitals | ||
| Total number of partner hospitals | 107 | 148 |
| Partner hospitals per NVN | 7 (3–16) | 8 (3–16) |
| Distance to coordinating center (km) | 25 (4–147) | 40 (2–143) |
| Strokes treated in partner hospitals | 64.158 | 93.672 |
| Strokes per partner hospital | 625 (28–1,737) | 642 (15–1,832) |
| Regional stroke units/total partner hospitals | 69/107 | 80/148 |
| Supraregional stroke units/total partner hospitals | 6/107 | 26/148 |
| Non-certified hospitals/total partner hospitals | 32/107 | 42/148 |
| Total patient transfers to coordinating center | 2.726 | 3.626 |
| Transferred patients per NVN | 182 (64–541) | 191 (46–361) |
| Transferred for thrombectomy | 1.015 | 1.971 |
| Transferred for ICH | 579 | 571 |
| Transferred for aneurysmal SAH | 373 | 439 |
| Transferred for carotid stenting or endarterectomy | 268 | 439 |
| Other transfers | 420 | 206 |
ICH intracerebral hemorrhage, NVN neurovascular network, SAH subarachnoid hemorrhage, SU stroke unit, ICU intensive care unit
Presented are mean values per year; numbers in parentheses represent range