Brain Health: Stroke and Neuroscience

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Science News

Palliative and End-of-Life Care During Critical Cardiovascular Illness
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

Journals

Inhibition of Ipsilesional M1 β Oscillations by Contralesional M1 Following Acute Ischemic Stroke: A TMS-EEG Study
StrokeCog-15 Is an Efficient Neuropsychological Battery to Screen for Cognitive Impairment in Chronic Stroke
Preventive Effects of Prasugrel on Cerebrovascular Events Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Thoracic Aortic Disease in Patients With Heterozygous Variants Outside the Central Region of FBN2
Endovascular Therapy for Late-Window M2-Segment Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion: Analysis of the CLEAR Study

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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