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American Stroke Month 2022

May is American Stroke Month

For more than a century, the American Heart Association® has been committed to helping people live longer, healthier lives. This May, we are expanding that mission with curated toolkits with robust professional and patient stroke related education. We will also be offering continuing education activities to provide additional stroke-focused learning for you and your teams.

Improving Stroke Care Together

For 100 years, the American Heart Association has fought to help people live longer, healthier lives. This May, we have assembled toolkits and a curriculum of webinars to bring additional stroke-focused learning to health care professionals and to make it easier than ever for your organization to participate.

ESOC 2026 Highlights: Joint Roundtable Webinar by ASA, ESO, and WSO

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Thursday, May 21 | 9:00 am CT

Join this live roundtable webinar and Q&A session for discussion of the most important advances in research and clinical care of patients with stroke. Highlights from the 2026 European Stroke Organisation Conference will be presented by experts from leading stroke societies: American Stroke Association (ASA), European Stroke Organisation (ESO), and World Stroke Organization (WSO). The webinar will be hosted by the ASA. This collaborative session will highlight important research, evolving treatment strategies, and novel techniques in stroke care.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM CT| FEE $30

Join Us for A Multi-Session Agenda:

• Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines 2026: Top Ten Things to Know!
• Stroke & Pregnancy Clinical Challenges
• Pediatric Stroke: Not Just Tiny Adults
• Post Stroke Aphasia: Communication Strategies for the Non-Speech Language Pathologist
• OPTIMISTmain Trial: Science to Implementation
• aSAH Management and Approaches to Referral and Treatment

Why Attend?

Get the Latest 2026 Acute Ischemic Stroke Guideline Updates
Strengthen Clinical Expertise Across Complex and Underserved Populations
Improve Communication and Care for Post Stroke Patients
Translate Research Into Practice—Including OPTIMISTmain Results
Advance Skills in High Risk, High Complexity Stroke Emergencies

Share a Live Educational Event for Stroke Survivors

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Monday, May 4th | 2:30 pm CT

Share this event with appropriate patients and caregiver communities.

Stroke Meetup is a live virtual session for stroke survivors and care partners, featuring expert guidance, lived experiences, and Q&A. The session is designed to reinforce recovery conversations and support patients and caregivers beyond the visit. We heard from survivors of stroke and care partners. May’s topic is about mental health after stroke.

A Conversation With Stroke Survivor & Former American Heart Employee Amy Graham

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Thursday, May 19 | 1:00pm EST

Amy Graham will share her story after surviving a stroke after heart surgery. Amy lends her unique perspective, informed by a long-standing career in stroke care. Today, Amy serves as the System Stroke Manager and Clinical Effectiveness at TriHealth-Cincinnati and prior to that she worked in Quality for the American Heart Association.

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Door-in-Door Out Times and Outcomes in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

On Demand
Join us as two of the main authors of Door-in-door-out times and outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke transferred for endovascular therapy in the USA: a retrospective cohort study
unpack the study, the process and what their findings mean for improving patient care.

WATCH DOOR-IN-DOOR-OUT TIMES AND OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE (link opens in new window)

Public-Facing Resources
& B.E. F.A.S.T. Materials

Beginning this May 2026, the American Stroke Association will adopt the B.E. F.A.S.T. acronym as part of its consumer education campaigns on stroke warning signs. This transition reflects a commitment to helping the public more easily recognize the signs of stroke and act quickly. Guided by research, growing adoption in the field, and a focus on clarity and consistency, the update supports a unified approach across the stroke community to strengthen awareness and save lives. When it comes to spotting stroke and getting help, the faster, the better. Share these B.E. F.A.S.T. resources with patients and family to spread awareness, position as a leader, and better equip your community. Visit our pages and download your B.E. F.A.S.T. resources.

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