Factors Affecting the Effective Management of Acute Stroke: A Prospective Observational Study.

Background: Stroke, characterized by sudden loss of cerebral function, is among one of the leading cause of death and disability world over. The newer treatment modalities have changed the landscape of stroke treatment but are very much time bound.

Aim: To characterize pre-hospital and in-hospital factors affecting acute stroke management thus defining lacunae in stroke management.