Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the factors influencing early treatment of patients with acute stroke.Methods300 patients with acute stroke were investigated with questionnaire which including 28 factors influencing patients receiving early treatment.Results41.5% of patients were admitted within 6 hours after onset. The responses after onset, the time to the special hospital after stroke, and whether being able to describe symptoms and style of stroke correctly were independent influencing factors. Other factors such as age, sex and stroke severity had not obvious influence to admission delay.ConclusionEffective public health programs and establishment of effective emergent medical service system are measures to minimize the admission delay.

Key words: stroke, early presentation, admission delay