New findings challenge the practice of rapidly lowering blood pressure (BP) in acute ischemic stroke to allow for speedy thrombolysis. The observational cluster study showed that patients treated in ...

Each year in the U.S., over half a million people have a first stroke; however, up to 80% of strokes may be preventable. The new primary prevention of stroke guideline from the American Stroke ...

The American Stroke Association (ASA) has issued an updated guideline for primary stroke prevention. The first update in a decade, the 2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke, replaces the ...

More than 600,000 people in the US will have their first stroke this year. The American Stroke Association wants to arm doctors and patients with the knowledge to help lower that number. For the first ...

The new guidelines are a reminder that many strokes are preventable with lifestyle changes, regular screenings, and healthcare access. By following these recommendations, people can work to keep their ...

Stroke rates are rising, with over half a million Americans having a first stroke every year. But up to 80% of strokes may be preventable, which is why it’s so important to understand and mitigate ...