Brain Health: Stroke and Neuroscience

Keep up to date on preventing and managing stroke.

Science News

Multidimensional Sleep Health Definitions and Implications for Cardiometabolic Health
Disparities in Current Pulmonary Embolism Management and Outcomes
Blood Culture–Negative Endocarditis
Optimizing Psychological Health Across the Perinatal Period: An Update on Maternal Cardiovascular Health
Principles for the Future of Biomedical Research in the United States and Optimizing the National Institutes of Health

Journals

Individualized MRI-Based Stroke Prediction Score Using Plaque Vulnerability for Symptomatic Carotid Artery Disease Patients (IMPROVE)
Sex-Specific Risk of Smoking for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Exploration of Potential Mechanism: Meta-Analysis and Prospective Cohort Study
Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential Is Associated With Incident Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Long-Term Outcomes of Vagus Nerve Stimulation Paired With Upper Extremity Rehabilitation After Stroke
Fusion Imaging in Endovascular Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Continuing Education

Chief Science and Medical Officer of the American Heart Association (AHA), Mariell Jessup, MD, FAHA, welcomes attendees to the International Stroke Conference 2025 opening main session.
The Stroke Council is dedicated to advancing the science of stroke prevention, treatment and recovery through research and education. Members develop scientifically based publications, meetings, education, and training programs; they help translate stroke-related science into effective initiatives and products for the public, healthcare professionals, healthcare facilities and policymakers.

The CVSN Council accelerates the discovery, interpretation, and application of science to enhance cardiovascular health and treat cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The council helps develop scientific statements and advisories, guide professional education activities, provide scientific expertise, conduct research, translate findings, and promote evidence-based practices in clinical settings.

American Heart Association Professional Members

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