Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Women
Published: February 06, 2014
- The AHA/ASA releases the first guideline specifically addressing the prevention of stroke in women.
- Women have unique risk factors compared to men and these are discussed in this Guideline.
- Women are still less informed about stroke than they are about heart disease, as shown in the last AHA survey of women.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Stroke Prevention in Women: From Young Adulthood to Older Age by Lynne Braun, PhD, CNP, FAHA, FAAN
- Top Things to Know: Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Women
- Slide Set: Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Women (PDF)
Recommended Reading
- Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
- Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients with Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack
- Effectiveness Based Guidelines for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease – 2011 Update (PDF)
- Forecasting the Future of Stroke in the United States
- Heart Disease and Stroke 2014 Statistical Update
- Organizational Update: American Stroke Association Stroke Council Update (PDF)