Updated guidance for treating acute ischemic stroke, the most common type, reflects major advances and addresses pediatric stroke care for the first time. The American Heart Association/Stroke Association recommendations aim to improve survival and recovery for stroke patients through faster intervention and broader treatment options.
Black Americans face a higher risk of stroke, often at younger ages, and they also experience greater disability and higher chances of another stroke. Talk with your health care professional to understand your stroke risk factors and learn how to manage them to help prevent a stroke.
Stroke survivors face a greater risk of cardiac arrest. Equip yourself to save a life in an emergency with our CPR resources and videos. You can learn Hands-Only CPR in as little as 60 seconds! February is American Heart Month. Join the Nation of Lifesavers by learning CPR today.
Nearly 1 in 4 stroke survivors will have another stroke. The good news: you can lower your risk. Managing your blood pressure, eating well and staying active make a big difference. Check out our Stroke Prevention Checklist and talk with your doctor about how to protect your health.
One in five women will have a stroke. Do you know how to reduce your risk? Dr. Molly McDermott, associate professor of Neurology at the University of Michigan, joins Dr. Eduardo Sanchez in this edition of House Calls with the facts women need to know.
A few bathroom modifications can significantly reduce the difficulty, effort or risk associated with daily personal care activities. Although many modifications are possible, at various levels of complexity, it is rarely necessary to do a major remodel.
Just nine days after giving birth to her daughter, Erin Adelekun’s headache spiraled into a life‑threatening stroke that required emergency surgery. Now, she’s turning her recovery into a mission to help other women prioritize their maternal health.
