Organization and Support of Ultrasound Examinations in System of Care for Patients with Stroke in the Russian Federation

Abstract

Over the past 7 years in the Russian Federation has developed a fundamentally new system of specialized medical care for patients with stroke. Ultrasound carries out at various stages of patient management. Main task is complete integration of sonographic procedures in diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of stroke, based on a multidisciplinary approach. The purpose of this article is to highlight the basic principles of diagnostic ultrasound services organization in care for patients with stroke.