Acute Ischemic Stroke Resources

You can find the American Stroke Association’s 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke published in Stroke and additional background materials for health professionals can be found on Professional Heart Daily.

The 2026 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association guideline advances acute ischemic stroke management with mobile stroke units, expanded thrombolysis options, broader endovascular thrombectomy eligibility and — for the first time — pediatric stroke care. Use the following resources to stay abreast of the changing clinical environment and support the best treatment outcomes for acute ischemic stroke.