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Tomislav Breitenfeld¹, Vesna Vargek-Solter, Visnja Supanc

¹University Department of Neurology, Reference Center for Neurovascular Disorders, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Republic of Croatia, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia. tomislav.breitenfeld@zg.t-com.hr

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Stroke units (SU) offer effective, coordinated multidisciplinary care for acute stroke patients. Establishing the first Croatian SU in 2001 improved stroke management according to international guidelines.

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Neurology
Public Health

Background:

Acute stroke is a major global cause of death, disability, and economic burden.
Stroke units (SU) are recognized as an effective strategy for managing acute stroke.
International guidelines emphasize coordinated, multidisciplinary care by specialized personnel.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the establishment and structure of the first Croatian Stroke Unit (SU).
To align stroke care with European Stroke Organization recommendations and the Helsingborg declaration.

Main Methods:

Establishment of a dedicated hospital ward at Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital in Zagreb.
Formation of a multidisciplinary stroke team including neurologists, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists.
Implementation of treatment protocols based on current guidelines for cerebrovascular disease management.

Main Results:

The first Croatian SU was established in early 2001.
The unit provided specialized, multidisciplinary care for acute stroke patients.
The model aimed to meet targets for reduced mortality and improved patient independence.

Conclusions:

The establishment of the first Croatian SU marked a significant step in organized stroke care.
This initiative aimed to improve outcomes for stroke survivors by adhering to international standards.
The multidisciplinary team approach is crucial for effective stroke management.