Stroke Mimics at 30 Years: Where We Have Been, Where We Are Now, and Where We Are Going

Stroke mimics and chameleons remain a major challenge to the clinician and clinical investigator. Misdiagnosis of stroke can result in significant harm to our patients, as well as unnecessary financial costs to the health care systems internationally. The approach to stroke mimics and chameleons has evolved over time with the development of clinical scales and technology. The combination of these tools with clinical acumen can minimize diagnostic errors to the benefit of patients.