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Abstract
The modern stroke unit is making significant contributions to the care of stroke victims and is proving to be an effective, cost-saving enterprise. The precise factors that contribute to the efficacy of these units have yet to be identified, but a combination of protocolized approaches to patient care, critical paths, a focus of expertise, and heightened index of suspicion for comorbidities all probably play a role. This article outlines the basic features of a modern stroke unit and surveys the literature on stroke unit outcomes.