Gap between recognition and response to stroke scenarios among Saudi population: Cross-sectional survey study.

Objectives: Recognition of stroke symptoms and emergency medical services (EMS) calls have a significant impact on patient management and outcome after acute strokes. The objective of this study is to assess the presence of a gap in the Saudi population between the recognition of stroke symptoms and the appropriate response to call EMS.

Materials And Methods: This questionnaire-based, cross-sectional survey study was conducted among the Saudi population with 563 total participants.