American Stroke Association

Stroke Hero Awards

Honoring survivors, caregivers and groups that strive to overcome stroke.

I would like to learn ways to thrive after a heart attack or stroke.

You can prevent another heart attack or stroke.

You may not see the risk of another heart attack or ischemic stroke, but you can reduce the chances of having another one. Talk to your doctor about a prevention plan which may include medications, such as aspirin, and other small steps that may have a big impact.

I will not have another heart attack or stroke.

I want to learn about managing my risk factors to prevent heart attack or stroke.

Spot your hidden risk.

Did you know if you’ve had a heart attack or ischemic stroke, you’re at risk of having a second one? Talk to your doctor about medications, including aspirin, and start lowering your risk now with small, daily habits to manage your high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Control, treat and improve my risk factors.

I would like to know, is aspirin right for me?

Aspirin may be just what the doctor ordered.

Aspirin has been in the news a lot lately, so here is what you need to know as a heart attack or ischemic stroke survivor. Whether you realize it or not, you’re at risk of having a second cardiovascular event. What can you do? Don’t start or stop medications until you talk with your doctor. Recommended medications such as aspirin, might be right for you. Your doctor can help you put together a prevention plan to help manage your risk and help prevent another one.

Find out if aspirin is right for me.

In the News

The latest in stroke and brain health news

Keeping your brain sharp isn't about working more puzzles

Keeping your brain sharp isn't about working more puzzles

Jan 21, 2021

Anxiety is linked with smoking – but how is still hazy

Jan 22, 2021
Keeping your brain sharp isn't about working more puzzles

Jan 21, 2021
This energetic 8-year-old boy was born with a serious heart defect

Jan 19, 2021
Baby born with heart defect faces more challenges after stroke

Jan 14, 2021
Smoking boosts risk for rare, often fatal, bleeding stroke

Jan 14, 2021

For New York woman, what seemed like a migraine turned out to be much more

Leah Neaderthal was emptying the used coffee grounds from a stovetop moka pot when her vision suddenly became splotchy.

"I felt a little like I was out-of-body," she said. Looking over at Emily, who would later become her wife, Leah saw her face fall. "I tried to say something, but it wouldn't come out. (My voice) was just garbled," Leah said.

Read more about Leah Neaderthal's stroke journey

By learning the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke.

Learn more about the symptoms of stroke

Face Drooping

Does one side of the face droop or is it numb?

Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

Arm Weakness

Is one arm weak or numb?

Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Speech

Is speech slurred?

Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "The sky is blue."

Time to Call 9-1-1

If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get to a hospital immediately.

Check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared.

Stroke Video Gallery

Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T. | Anyone can have a stroke and everyone should be prepared. It's a matter of knowing what to do, taking action and spreading the word. By learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke.

Mar 20, 2020
Stroke Can Happen at any Age | Dr. Cortney Baker had a stroke at 37. Now, she has a message: Pay attention to your body and act F.A.S.T. if symptoms occur. Face drooping. Arm weakness. Speech difficulty. Time to call 9-1-1.
F.A.S.T. Song - Stroke Signs | Hip Hop Artist Dee-1 and Tha Hip Hop Doc Rani Whitfield, M.D., collaborated on a song for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for World Stroke Day 2015, to teach the warning signs of stroke.

Oct 15, 2015
Olympian Michael Johnson shares his stroke survivor journey.