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About Stroke American Stroke Association

WEBStroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs …

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Let’s Talk About Stroke Fact Sheets

WEBLet’s Talk About Stroke is a series of downloadable patient information sheets presented in a question-and-answer format that’s brief, easy to follow and easy …

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Stroke Resource Library American Stroke Association

WEBAll the tools you need, in one place. It's more than a library, its a toolbox. Patient and professional focused resources for prevention, pre-hospital treatment, in hospital …

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Professionals American Stroke Association

WEBStroke Family Warmline connects patients and families to support and information from ASA team members. Call 1-888-4-STROKE to reach our Warmline team. Support Network …

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Let’s Talk About Maintaining Brain Health

WEBOptimal brain health is the absence of cognitive loss/dementia, stroke and other brain diseases, and the ability to meet the demands of everyday life. Many modifiable risk …

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Prevention American Stroke Association

WEBStroke Family Warmline: 1-888-4-STROKE or 1-888-478-7653 Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. CST

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What is High Blood Pressure

WEBLet's Talk About Blood Pressure. In this free all-in-one learning tool, you can learn the risks of high blood pressure and how self-monitoring can help get it under …

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Brain Health American Stroke Association

WEBOptimal brain health is when you have no cognitive loss/dementia, stroke and other brain diseases. It’s also the ability to meet the demands of everyday life. Many modifiable risk …

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About the American Stroke Association

WEBThe American Stroke Association is a relentless force for a healthier world with fewer strokes. As champions for health equity, we commit to: identifying and removing barriers …

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Getting to the Heart of Stroke™

WEBStroke is the No. 5 leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S., despite stroke being largely preventable, treatable and beatable. …

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Community Stroke Prevention Toolkit American Stroke Association

WEBA stroke is a medical emergency that can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time. Stroke prevention starts with you. If you have been either personally …

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2024 Health Equity Impact Goal American Stroke Association

WEBThe American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal. Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart …

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Stroke, TIA and Warning Signs American Stroke Association

WEBDon’t ignore these warning signs, even if they go away. Stroke Warning Signs: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. …

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Mental Health and Well-being American Stroke Association

WEBBecause wellness is everything, here’s some guidance to help you achieve it. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, …

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Finances After Stroke American Stroke Association

WEBThe financial impact of stroke can be overwhelming and unpredictable. The lifetime cost of ischemic stroke has been estimated at $140,048. This includes inpatient …

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Personality and Mood Changes American Stroke Association

WEBChanges in Personality and Mood. Changes in personality and mood after stroke are common. Impulsiveness, apathy, pseudobulbar affect, anger, frustration and …

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Health Literacy: Understanding What Your Health Care …

WEBHealth literacy is the ability to read and understand information about your health and make decisions about it.

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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) American Stroke Association

WEBA transient ischemic attack, or TIA, is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. The clot usually dissolves on its own or gets dislodged, and the symptoms usually last less …

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Resources for Stroke Survivors American Stroke Association

WEBInformal support (or natural support) is help, information, advice, resources or opportunities from friends, neighbors, acquaintances, family members, co-workers, etc. …

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Air Pollution, Heart Disease and Stroke

WEBShort-term exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, arrhythmias and heart failure in susceptible people, such as the elderly or those with preexisting …

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