Brain Health: Stroke and Neuroscience

Keep up to date on preventing and managing stroke.

Science News

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
Cognitive Impairment After Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke

Journals

No Safety Concerns Over Transfusion of Red Blood Cell Concentrates in Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Neurovascular Uncoupling Is Linked to Microcirculatory Dysfunction in Regions Outside the Ischemic Core Following Ischemic Stroke
Heart Rate Variability Parameter Changes in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Undergoing Intravenous Thrombolysis
Red Blood Cell Transfusions Are Not Associated With Incident Complications or Poor Outcomes in Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Haptoglobin Treatment for Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Review and Expert Consensus on Clinical Translation

Continuing Education

Program Chair Tudor Jovin, MD, FAHA and Vice Chair Lauren Sansing, MD, MS, FAHA present a certificate to Cheryl Bushnell, MD

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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