Rev Neurol France
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Stroke is a worldwide problem with high incidence, mortality and disability rates. A Meta analysis by the Stroke Unit Trialist Collaboration showed that stroke units improve outcome for stroke patients. Stroke care should take place in stroke units which consist of a hospital unit or part of a hospital unit that exclusively takes care of stroke patients. European recommendations have been published by the European Stroke Initiative and French recommendations by the Societe Française Neurovasculaire. ⋯ We found major differences of organisation between different types of stroke units, but no differences between hospitals with stroke units and other hospitals. These stroke units are generally in conformity with the recommended guidelines.