Introduction: A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function, which can be localized or, less often, global, and lasts longer than 24 hours, and is caused by a disorder of cerebral circulation. According to the mechanism of occurrence, it is divided into ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. In Croatia, stroke is the leading cause of disability and the second cause of death. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of stroke as an indication for admission to the General Hospital and the Ogulin Homeland War Veterans Hospital. Materials and methods: A retrospective analysis of data from the hospital's IT system was carried out, which included all patients treated under the diagnosis of stroke (diagnoses Ixx-Ixx in the International Classification of Diseases) of heart failure in the Ogulin General Hospital in the period from 01.01.2014. until 31.12.2023. years. Results: Ischemic stroke was present in 81.6% of patients. There is no statistically significant difference between women and men in the incidence of stroke (Z=1.00034, p>0.10), and 39.7% of stroke patients were between the ages of 70 and 80. The highest number of patients diagnosed with stroke was recorded in January (147), and the lowest in April (107). 13.7% of stroke patients were transferred to another hospital. Conclusion: Stroke care in rural areas faces numerous challenges, including limited access to specialized medical care, a lack of advanced diagnostic equipment, and a shortage of multidisciplinary medical teams. In order to improve treatment outcomes, it is crucial to establish an efficient system of transporting patients to specialized institutions, as well as investing in the education of existing medical staff. Improving the infrastructure and capacity of local health institutions can also significantly contribute to more successful care and reduction of mortality and disability caused by stroke in rural areas.