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Mission Statement
The American Heart Association’s mission is “building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.” The Stroke Council, one of 16 scientific councils within the American Heart Association, is uniquely dedicated to advancing the science of stroke prevention, treatment and recovery through research and education. The Stroke Council develops scientifically based publications, meetings, professional education, and training programs and supports the American Stroke Association’s work in translating stroke-related science into effective initiatives and products for the public, healthcare professionals, healthcare facilities and policy makers.

Call 9-1-1 immediately and say “I think this is a stroke” if you or someone you’re with has any of these stroke warning signs

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or trouble understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or loss of coordination
Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Learn more about stroke at strokeassociation.org.

	Message from the Chair We invite everyone interested in stroke research and the clinical care of stroke patients to become a member of the council.	Information on Stroke Prevention Visit the American Stroke Association website to find out more about stroke and stroke prevention.

	Fellowship Fellowship provides a means to recognize council members for outstanding contributions to the field and service to the American Heart Association (AHA).	Awards, Lectures & Scholarships Acknowledges significant achievements in cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Council Committees We encourage members to participate in various committees related to the Stroke Council Mission.	Early Career The Stroke council fosters the development of early career professionals, including research scientists and clinicians.	Stroke

Funding Opportunities The method for applying for funding is Web-based, using our electronic system, Grants@Heart	Scientific Statements View Stroke Council's published Scientific Statements.	Additional Resources Find out more on the Stroke Council View brochure Become a member slides

Stroke Advocacy & Legistation You're the Cure grassroots are helping in the fight for public policies to improve the treatment of stroke.	Stroke Minority To take an active role to advocate minority issues related to the Council's involvement.	Related Sites Get With The Guidelines- Stroke Stroke Coding Guide

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Research Information

Over the last 25 years, the American Heart Association and the Bugher Foundation have partnered together to provide over $26 million dollars in research funding. The most recent collaboration in 2006 with the American Stroke Association was the creation of a network of three Centers for Stroke Prevention Research for the duration of four years. This initiative was envisioned with the hopes of producing a network of interacting institutions and scientists for collaborative, multidisciplinary research and training to improve the prevention of stroke. The goals of the initiative are:

Generating innovative ideas
Creating dramatic gains in the field
Networking to fill knowledge gaps and expertise in research

NIH Stroke Scale Certification

CME/CE certified, for healthcare professionals on how to administer the NIH Stroke Scale, a critical component of acute stroke assessment.

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The purpose of the American Heart Association's Early Career and Mentoring programs is to encourage and assist promising students and junior faculty as they seek to embark upon and establish successful careers in science.

Discover the many opportunities that AHA offers by visiting Early Career Development & Resources. Opportunities include networking, grant funding, travel grants, awards and more.

Guidelines for the Management of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Definition and Evaluation of Transient Ischemic Attack

Racial-Ethnic Disparities in Stroke Care: The American Experience

Expansion of the Time Window for Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke With Intravenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator

Management of Stroke in Infants and Children

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