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February 2024

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StrokeConnection SPOTLIGHT   Patient’s husband pushed to get to the heart of what caused her stroke Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, affects millions of people in the U.S. Laura Sammons’ story brings AFib’s risks to life. After a scary episode at a traffic light, Laura and her husband addressed her AFib and stroke risk, finding a healthy outcome. Read Laura’s story

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Beyond breathing: How COVID-19 affects your heart, brain and other organs The coronavirus is capable of causing much more than a simple respiratory illness, affecting organs throughout the body, experts say. Learn more How to make eating healthy easier? The answer may be on the tip of your tongue If you changed your diet in the new year to cut down on salt and sugar, your taste buds may make the task easier by changing with you. Learn more Did you know that spasticity can affect from 25% to 43% of stroke survivors? If undiagnosed and untreated, spasticity can affect your daily activities. Our infographic can help you understand spasticity better. View infographic

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Join our Nation of Lifesavers. Learn CPR. Stroke survivors are at greater risk for all cardiovascular events, including cardiac arrest. Prepare yourself for a loved one’s cardiac emergency. Take just a minute to join our Nation of Lifesavers and learn CPR this Heart Month. Be ready New joint guideline broadens AFib response A new guideline on atrial fibrillation from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association emphasizes that treating and managing AFib requires different strategies at different stages of the disease. Learn more Real talk about stroke risk and prevention There are unique risk factors that might put you at higher risk for stroke. Neurologist and stroke expert Dr. Mitch Elkind joins host Dr. Eduardo Sanchez to talk about the risks women face from stroke and how stroke can be prevented. Watch now

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Tailgate chili This Super Bowl favorite is brimming with goodness and cooks in only about 30 minutes. Ladle it up and enjoy. View recipe Beef sliders These mini burgers offer a taste of southwestern cuisine with avocado, poblano pepper and cotija cheese. View recipe

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