Organization of Stroke Care

Abstract

As acute stroke therapies have developed, the context in which stroke care is provided has become more important. Creating and maintaining the organization of stroke care within a region or even a hospital requires much commitment and effort. High-quality stroke care requires coordination and communication between multiple stakeholders in the prehospital and in-hospital settings in what the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) term the “stroke chain of survival” (Table 14.1).