Donate Help Contact Site Index Home American Stroke Association




American Stroke Association

Heart-Healthy Holiday Heart-Healthy Holiday
Traveling this holiday season? Expecting out-of-town guests? Planning a party? Our tips will help you celebrate in heart-healthy style. Check out our advice for remembering your heart and stroke health risks, moving more and eating guilt-free.
Make a Gift, Save a Life
Give Me 5 For Stroke

Make a Gift, Save a Life
Eighty million Americans affected; more than 800,000 lives lost each year. It's the startling reality of heart disease and stroke.

Together, we can make a difference. So, give a gift, save a life and slice your tax bill.

Give Me 5 For Stroke
The American Academy of Neurology, American College of Emergency Physicians and American Stroke Association have developed several patient education sheets for providers and patients on the different types of stroke and stroke treatment. Don't ignore symptoms even if they go away. Call 9-1-1 and get to the hospital emergency department fast.

What's New

Programs and Tools

Learn About Stroke
Types of stroke, diagnosis and treatment, reduce your risk.
Life After Stroke
Recovery, support, caregiver resources and more.
For Healthcare Professionals
Continuing education, research, programs and patient resources.
 
Shop for holiday gifts and support a stroke cause


Take the NIH Stroke Scale Online Course


Gasping can be a sign of cardiac arrest. Learn what to do to save a life
 

This content is reviewed regularly. Last updated 12/01/08.



Links on This Site
Find out what's happening in your area

Join the Stroke Council


Links to Other Sites
International Stroke Conference


Advertisement
Learn to recognize a stroke and act quickly when you notice the warning signs.
Call 9-1-1 immediately if you experience symptoms!

learn more...
Advertisement
EMPower!
Power To End Stroke is raising $1 Million by December 31, 2008! Be EMPowered and join us by creating a Tribute or Memorial Site in honor of a loved one who has suffered a stroke. Raise funds in their honor and help PTES get the message out to others that stroke is not inevitable. Get started now! 

Advertisement
Each issue is packed with information supporting stroke survivors and family caregivers. Get information for reducing stroke risk, tips for daily living, inspiration from others, living with stroke and more. Subscribe for free today!
learn more...


Privacy Policy | Copyright | Ethics Policy | Conflict of Interest Policy | Linking Policy
© 2008 American Heart Association, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.