To the Editor:
Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) constitutes a leading cause of both acquired disability and mortality in Latin America. Although notable advances have been made in areas such as neuroimaging, thrombolysis, and thrombectomy, the reality in the region reveals marked disparities that hinder the provision of timely and effective care. Among these limitations, prehospital care remains a vulnerable link and, in many countries, is given low priority in health policies.
