Isr Med Assoc J
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Multicenter Study
A national survey of acute cerebrovascular disease in Israel: burden, management, outcome and adherence to guidelines.
There are no national data on the burden and management of acute cerebrovascular disease in Israel. ⋯ This national survey demonstrates the high burden of acute stroke in Israel and reveals discordance between existing guidelines and current practice. The findings highlight important areas for which reorganization is imperative for patients afflicted with acute stroke.