About 40 participants of the lecture were given an insight in the research that has been done on the efficiency of stroke care and stroke units, starting from the beginning of stroke units over the evaluation of different treatment options to recent developments. Professor Gumbinger presented multiple clinical studies showing that there is good evidence that stroke units and thrombolytic therapies are highly effective but stated that still too few people are treated in stroke centers where they can receive high quality care. Prof. Gumbinger used an overview of the stroke care concept at our partner hospital in Heidelberg, Germany (University Hospital Heidelberg) to illustrate what measures are important in order to overcome difficulties in stroke care, including the creation of stroke units and stroke centers. He also highlighted the importance of a Statewide Quality Assessment Program monitoring the quality of stroke care in order to provide the best care possible.