Brain Health: Stroke and Neuroscience

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Science News

Early Recognition and Intervention for Poststroke Spasticity
Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Stroke in Pregnancy and Postpartum
2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics
Public Comment for the 2026 AHA/ACC Clinical Performance and Quality Measures for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Journals

Association Between Living Environmental Factors and Stroke in Middle‐Aged and Older Chinese Adults: A Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study
Stroke, Small‐Vessel Disease, and Occupation: Systematic Review and Data Analysis
Association of the Naples Prognostic Score With Functional Outcomes and the Mediating Effects of PhenoAge Acceleration in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack: A Nationwide Registry Study
Association Between High‐Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels and Prognoses in Patients With Stroke
Development and Validation of the Predicting Risk of Ischemic Stroke in Malignancy Estimation Tool

Continuing Education

Audience members watch a presentation during one of the Pre-Conference Symposia held at the International Stroke Conference, Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
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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