A Consecutive and Prospective Stroke Database Covers the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg with 10.8 Million Inhabitants in Germany

Abstract

We present results from a large, prospective and consecutive stroke patient database. This first analysis demonstrates a continuous increase of absolute and relative numbers of stroke patients who arrive within 3 h after onset, are hospitalized in neurology departments and treated in stroke units, and are aged ≥80 years.