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Medical Scenario
Your patient is a 61 y/o male who presents with acute onset of left side weakness and ataxia. You also note contralateral facial drooping. There is also left side arm drift. You (obviously) suspect stroke. After questioning the patient and family you determine that the symptoms began almost 3 hours earlier. You attach the pulse oximeter, start an IV, check glucose, and attach the ECG monitor. You then move the patient to the ambulance and prepare for transport. The nearest hospital is 10 miles away. The nearest stroke center is 35 miles away. Which hospital is your better choice in this case? Why?
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