Today, rapid diagnosis is crucial for immediate treatment.[1] Stroke remains the second most common cause of death worldwide, accounting for 6.7 million deaths in 2012.[2] From 1990 to 2010, the age-standardised incidence of stroke significantly decreased by 12% in high-income countries, and increased by 12% in low-income and middle-income countries. In the same period, mortality rates showed a significant decrease in all countries.[3]