The Early Management of Ischaemic Stroke Guidelines provide an overview of the available evidence on the assessment and treatment of ischaemic stroke in adults. These guidelines are primarily aimed at clinicians and emergency responders treating patients within the first 48 hours after ischaemic stroke.

According to previous statistics, stroke increases with age, often occurring in the elderly. However, currently about 25% of stroke cases occur in young people and are on the rise, especially for those who abuse beer, alcohol or regularly smoke, use stimulants, have an excessive weight index, etc.