Brain Health: Stroke and Neuroscience

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Science News

Digital Technologies in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Status of Maternal Cardiovascular Health in American Indian and Alaska Native Individuals
Increasing Equity of Physical Activity Promotion for Optimal Cardiovascular Health in Adults
2023 Guideline for the Management of Patients With Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Strategies to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Stroke Preparedness Care Recovery

Journals

Snake-Fang Sign on Carotid Ultrasonography: A Source of Free-Floating Thrombus and Embolic Stroke
Stroke Caused by a Paradoxical Embolus From a Rare Congenital Anomaly in the Adult: Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Draining into the Left Upper Pulmonary Vein
Prevalence of Venous Infarction in Patients With Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Baseline Diffusion-Weighted MRI and Follow-Up MRI
High Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Is Associated With Decreased Risks of Poor Prognosis After Ischemic Stroke
Accuracy of Measurements of the Structural Reserve for Upper Limb Function in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Stroke

Continuing Education

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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.


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