Lower income linked to higher odds of clogged neck arteries
Feb 9, 2022
People making less than $35,000 a year may be more likely to have carotid artery stenosis, a leading cause of stroke, a new study found.
Stroke
Dangerous bleeding strokes disproportionately affect Asian American, Pacific Islander adults
Feb 8, 2022
Asian American and Pacific Islander adults in the U.S. are more likely to experience an intracerebral hemorrhage at a younger age than their white peers, with graver consequences, new research shows.
Deadly type of stroke increasing among younger and middle-aged adults
Feb 4, 2022
A type of stroke that causes bleeding into the brain has been increasing in the U.S. over the past decade and a half, particularly among adults under 65, new research shows.
Revised scale could lead to timelier treatment for strokes in the back of the head
Dec 15, 2021
A new study suggests adding a few tests to a widely used tool for assessing stroke severity could provide lifesaving treatment for people who have less common strokes in the back of the brain.
Irregular heartbeat risk linked to frequent alcohol use in people under 40
Nov 30, 2021
Moderate to heavy drinking over an extended period may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in adults under 40, according to a new study from South Korea.
Former NFL players with lots of concussions may have higher stroke risk
Nov 29, 2021
The odds of having a stroke are much higher for former NFL players with 10 or more concussions, a new study suggests.
Gap seen in smoking rates after stroke versus cancer
Nov 17, 2021
Stroke survivors are less likely to quit smoking than cancer survivors, a new study says.
Stroke deaths among young adults hit some groups harder than others
Nov 12, 2021
After an initial drop, stroke-related deaths among young adults rose over the past decade. But death rates differed by race and sex, according to new research.
Physical activity is helpful after a stroke, but how much is healthy?
Sep 16, 2021
Research shows being physically active aids stroke recovery. But survivors may struggle with how much and what type of activity is right for them.
Preterm babies may have higher stroke risk as young adults
Jun 17, 2021
Babies born prematurely may have significantly higher risk of stroke as young adults – and the earlier the birth, the greater the risk, suggests an extensive new study.
Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.