National Stroke Association Materials

Brochures
 

This page lists downloadable versions of National Stroke Association Brochures. Multiple full color copies may be ordered via our online store or by calling 1-800-STROKES. Download a printable order form.

Stroke 101

Explaining Stroke
An easy-to-understand guide to stroke, including causes, types of stroke and how to reduce  risk for stroke.  
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Explaining Stroke (en Español)
Guía simple para ayudarle a comprender un ataque cerebral, incluir las causas, los tipos y cómo reducir su riesgo.
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Risk Factors for Stroke

Transient Ischemic Attack
Don’t ignore a TIA just because the symptoms go away within 24 hours. Here’s why.
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Spanish Transient Ischemic Attack (en Español)
Don’t ignore a TIA just because the symptoms go away within 24 hours. Here’s why.
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Stroke and African Americans
Important information about why African Americans are at a higher risk for stroke than any other U.S. racial groups, and what they can do about it.
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Reducing Risk and Recognizing Symptoms
Up to 80% of strokes are preventable; read more about how to reduce personal risk.
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Reducing Risk and Recognizing Symptoms (en Español)
El Ataque Cerebral Para Reducir Los Riesgos
Asta 80% de derrame cerebral pueden preventar; aqui esta todo que necitas savar.
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Steps Against Recurrent Stroke (STARS)
Take Steps Against Recurrent Stroke (STARS) by making the necessary changes in your life. For Spanish-speaking stroke survivors, this STARS brochure is a great place to start.
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Spanish Steps Against Recurrent Stroke (STARS) (en Español)
Stroke survivors can take Steps Against Recurrent Stroke (STARS) by understanding ways to control risk for recurrent stroke. 
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Recurrent Stroke Prevention
Stroke survivors are at high risk for another stroke, but there are ways to reduce stroke risk.
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High Blood Pressure and Stroke
This brochure discusses how managing high blood pressure can reduce stroke risk.
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Cholesterol and Stroke
Learn how managing cholesterol leves can decrease risk for stroke.
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Women in Your Life
Women are uniquely impacted by stroke. Here’s how.
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Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and Stroke
Read about how PFO, or a hole in the heart, can affect stroke risk.
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Intracranial Atherosclerosis
Read more about what to do when experiencing hardening of the arteries in the brain.
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Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery

Hemiparesis
What stroke survivors need to know about treating one-sided muscle weakness after stroke. Download PDF | Order Multiple Copies.

Mobility Issues Facing Stroke Survivors
Learn about treatments for paralysis and spasticity after stroke.
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Stroke and Vision Loss
Learn about how stroke may affect vision.
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Stroke-related Sleep Disorders
Find out how sleep problems may increase risk for stroke.
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Clinical Trials 101
Before joining a clinical trial, read this to understand the pros and cons.
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