Coronavirus Precautions

AHA Chief Medical Officer for Prevention Dr. Eduardo Sanchez answers questions about COVID-19’s impact on stroke survivors and heart patients.

Here is what you need to know as a stroke survivor or caregiver about COVID-19

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.

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