The exploding fireworks sensation in 33-year-old's brain was a stroke – his second
Sep 22, 2023
When doctors told Bill Ramsey he'd had a stroke and that it was his second, an episode five years earlier suddenly made sense.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
If you like being healthy, should you put a ring on it? What science says to singles
Sep 21, 2023
Research often has shown a link between marriage and good health, but experts say quality relationships may be the key.
She was back on the improv stage 6 months after a stroke at 44
Sep 20, 2023
Stroke survivor Jamie Stevens hadn't realized how dangerous high blood pressure could be.
Stressful, low-reward work may double heart disease risk for men
Sep 19, 2023
A study of white-collar workers in Canada finds that job strain and an imbalance between effort and reward may boost men's heart disease risk as much as obesity.
Can you stop an overdose death? Updated guidelines may help
Sep 18, 2023
Guidelines for medical professionals who treat cardiac arrest caused by opioid overdoses and other poisonings include information everyone needs to know, the authors say.
RÁPIDO aims to get native Spanish speakers to recognize stroke signs fast
Sep 15, 2023
Like the English mnemonic FAST, RÁPIDO is intended to make it easier for Spanish speakers to remember the signs of a stroke.
How did this dancer's heart transplant go? Recovery included a jig in a hospital hall
Sep 14, 2023
After surviving a heart attack, Alphonso Aguilar knew he was in trouble when he couldn't dance an entire song without getting tired.
Heart failure at 39, then a stroke. Now she wants to help fellow survivors persevere.
Sep 12, 2023
Brooke Bognanni shares her health and grief journey in hopes of supporting others.
Leg pain while walking could be a sign of artery trouble in older adults
Sep 11, 2023
Peripheral artery disease happens when plaque buildup narrows the larger blood vessels in arms and legs. Experts say PAD can cause serious complications, but luckily, it can be managed.
A surprising finding about taking blood pressure lying down
Sep 8, 2023
Supine blood pressure readings could spot heart problems missed by readings taken while seated, preliminary research suggests.
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Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.
