Introduction to the Acute Stroke Resource Center  

Welcome to National Stroke Association’s Acute Stroke Resource Center!

Stroke facts include:

• Each year in the United States there are more than 795,000 strokes.


• Stroke is the third leading cause of death behind heart disease and cancer. 


• Stroke kills approximately 144,000 people a year.


• On average, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. 


• Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability in the United States leaving two thirds of stroke survivors struggling with moderate to severe disability.


• The cost for stroke-related medical care and disability is estimated to be $68.9 billion annually.

While most patients don’t get evidenced-based care, the Acute Stroke Resource Center has been developed to support the informational and educational needs of healthcare professionals. With the plan of becoming a leading “go to” resource for acute stroke, this site includes access to a comprehensive list of resources, including:

• Educational activities, including CME


• Stroke care guidelines and consensus statements


• Stroke protocols


• Stroke scales


• Evidence-based information


• Recommendations for stroke center development