Get answers about COVID –19 and stroke

Dr. Mitchell Elkind, AHA president-elect, and a stroke neurologist and other experts and survivors address questions about the impact of COVID-19 on stroke survivors.

Listen to the COVID-19 Stroke Podcast series for patients and caregivers.

American Stroke Month

I WILL not have a stroke. Now more than ever, it’s important that people stay healthy and know the symptoms of a stroke. Join us in May as we raise awareness of stroke warning signs using F.A.S.T. and learn what you can do to help prevent a stroke.

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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.

Don't hesitate to get the care you need

Call 911 at the first sign of a heart attack, stroke or other emergency. Connect with your health care provider as your community eases COVID-19 restrictions.

Health organizations: Call 911 when needed

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