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Management of Stroke in Infants and Children
In its first scientific statement on the topic, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association addresses treatment, symptoms and risk for stroke in infants and children. more

Join the Stroke Council
The mission of the Stroke Council is to foster excellence in stroke research and education and to achieve the objectives of the American Stroke Association in stroke research, treatment and prevention. more

NIH Stroke Scale
NIH Stroke Scale Training Online
Emergency physicians, neurologists and nurses can take the National Institutes of Health stroke scale training and testing free, and earn continuing education credit at the American Stroke Association's Web site. more


GWTG

Get With The Guidelines — Stroke
GWTG-Stroke helps ensure continuous quality improvement of acute stroke treatment and ischemic stroke prevention. It focuses on care team protocols to ensure that patients are treated and discharged appropriately. more

stroke center

Primary Stroke Center Certification Program
The American Stroke Association and The Joint Commission have come together to provide the first nationwide stroke center certification program for hospitals. more

 

 

This content is reviewed regularly. Last updated 07/18/08.


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