More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year, which is a leading cause of serious long-term disability. Many of the leading risk factors for stroke are modifiable, making prevention ...

The 2026 AHA/ASA guidelines for acute ischemic stroke introduce significant updates and first-ever pediatric stroke recommendations.

More than 600,000 people in the US will have their first stroke this year. The American Stroke Association wants to arm doctors and patients with the knowledge to help lower that number. For the first ...

Each year in the U.S., over half a million people have a first stroke; however, up to 80% of strokes may be preventable. The new primary prevention of stroke guideline from the American Stroke ...

February is heart month, and it’s a perfect time to talk about something that can affect pregnant women -- the risk of stroke.

The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and their doctors do just that. Stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, ...

Each year in the U.S., over half a million people have a first stroke; however, up to 80% of strokes may be preventable. The new primary prevention of stroke guideline from the American Stroke ...

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death in California, according to state health leaders. They say more than 14,000 Californians die of stroke each year and ...

Stroke rates are rising, with over half a million Americans having a first stroke every year. But up to 80% of strokes may be preventable, which is why it’s so important to understand and mitigate ...