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May is American Stroke Month

May is American Stroke Month
Overwhelmed with questions after your loved one had a stroke? We can help. Check out the American Stroke Association's 15 tips for coping with your new role as a stroke caregiver. Learn about recovery expectations, therapy, resources and preventing secondary stroke.

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Follow the path to managing your blood pressure
Learn your risk, understand your treatment plan, master home monitoring and track your progress toward your blood pressure goal with our suite of online blood pressure management tools.
Light through the Fog
Stroke and other diseases leave families negotiating a healthcare system that's neither friendly nor rational at a financially and emotionally devastating time. Read stories of two stroke families that used a third-party patient advocate organization.
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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.
 

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Find a CPR class near you with our easy-to-use Class Connector

Act now and urge Congress to help those affected by stroke

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Stroke survivor Nicki James (Petrelli)  
International Stroke Conference
NIH Stroke Scale Course
Join the Stroke Council
ECC E-learning Courses

This content is reviewed regularly. Last updated 05/01/09.

 



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