Riga is the first capital city in the world to be awarded the status of "Angels Region" – an international recognition of regions where stroke care is delivered at the highest quality, improving the entire "stroke pathway" – from public awareness and symptom recognition to emergency response and the readiness of healthcare facilities to provide timely and appropriate treatment. This status recognises focused, coordinated and united work between institutions involved in saving lives and…
Riga is the first capital city in the world to be awarded the status of "Angels Region" – an international recognition of regions where stroke care is delivered at the highest quality, improving the entire "stroke pathway" – from public awareness and symptom recognition to emergency response and the readiness of healthcare facilities to provide timely and appropriate treatment. This status recognises focused, coordinated and united work between institutions involved in saving lives and improving rehabilitation opportunities for patients. "Stroke is a disease in which rapid detection and care are crucial for life. In Latvia, we have excellent medics, ambulances and hospitals, but we have shortcomings in recognising this disease. The…
