Stroke patients more likely to die in rural hospitals than in urban ones
Jun 18, 2020
Disparities in stroke care impact quality of care and survival in the nation’s rural versus urban areas, according to new research.
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Smoking may double stroke risk for African Americans
Jun 10, 2020
The risk of stroke among African Americans increases as the number of cigarettes a day increases, according to new research.
Strokes in the spine are rare – but dangerous
May 26, 2020
What are spinal strokes, and how do they compare to strokes in the brain?
Higher 'spirituality' linked to better quality of life for stroke survivors, caregivers
May 26, 2020
While depression is common among stroke survivors and their caregivers, having a higher level of spirituality could boost their view of the world, according to new research.
After a stroke, diabetes could worsen brain function
May 14, 2020
Having Type 2 diabetes could cause cognitive impairment in stroke survivors, according to new research that points out the need to aggressively treat prediabetes.
Swings in daily temperature may affect stroke severity
Feb 19, 2020
Strokes become more severe as the daily temperature fluctuates, a South Korean study suggests.
Diabetes, Alzheimer's together might increase stroke severity
Feb 17, 2020
Hemorrhagic strokes – the deadliest and hardest to treat – were more severe in people with both diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests.
Shingles vaccine may prevent stroke
Feb 12, 2020
The shingles vaccine protects against the infection caused by the chickenpox virus. But new research suggests that's not its only benefit.
Stroke survivors might need better screening for depression
Feb 12, 2020
Depression hits some hard after a stroke, and a new study suggests knowing when and how to screen for it is critical.
After stroke, an 'astounding' risk of heart problems
Jan 9, 2020
Even without underlying heart disease, first-time stroke survivors had an increased risk of serious heart problems within 30 days.
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.
