PLAT and Stroke: Timely thrombolytic therapy with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV-tPA) is an effective treatment for acute ischemic stroke. 5,6 Patients who are treated in a stroke center have a higher survival rate and better functional outcome.7–9 The Brain Attack Coalition in the United States has accordingly proposed primary and comprehensive stroke centers, in addition to acute stroke-ready hospitals to increase the quality of care for stroke patients. 10–13