Email Font Size A A A

Stroke

Additional Information

The primary NIH organization for research on Stroke is the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Latest News & Events

Latest News
MedlinePlus
Stroke News
Medical News Today
Newsroom
American Heart/Stroke Association (AHA/ASA)
Events Calendar
National Stroke Association

KidsHealth

Kids' Health is about children's health and development written for three distinct audiences. It includes more than 5,000 doctor-reviewed, up-to-date, and easy-to-read articles, interactive features, games, and videos.

Email Updates: MedlinePlus

Rreceive free alerts by email from the list of subscription topics.During the sign-up process, you can specify how often you wish to receive emails from MedlinePlus. More>>>

World Stroke Day

October 29th is World Stroke Day, which was established by the World Stroke Organization in 2006. The American Heart/Stroke Association supports the annual campaign by educating Americans about the Stroke Warning Signs and the importance of taking action immediately. More>>>

National Stroke Association website is having technical difficulties and some pages are currently unavailable. We are aware of the issue and are working hard to fix it. Thank you for your patience.

What is Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency. Strokes happen when blood flow to your brain stops. There are two kinds of stroke: The more common kind, called ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke, is caused by a blood vessel that breaks and bleeds into the brain. "Mini-strokes" or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), occur when the blood supply to the brain is briefly interrupted.
Source: MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus: National Library of Medicine
The site provides most current information about different aspects of Stroke: overview, diagnosis, treatments, latest news, rehabilitation, and much more. Information is available in 17 languages including Spanish.
NINDS Stroke Information Page
Condensed from Stroke: Hope Through Research
National Institute on Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
NINDS site includes diagnosis, risk factors; disabilities resulting from a stroke, and much more.
About Stroke
American Heart/Stroke Association (AHA/ASA)

Types of Stroke

Types of Stoke
National Stroke Association
What are the types of stroke?
American Heart/Stroke Association
- Ischemic stroke occurs as a result of an obstruction within a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain. It accounts for 87 percent of all stroke cases.
- Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures. Two types of weakened blood vessels usually cause hemorrhagic stroke: aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is caused by a temporary clot. Often called a “mini stroke”, these warning strokes should be taken very seriously.
- What is Pediatric Stroke? Infographic

Know Stroke, Know the Signs, Act in Time

Stroke Warning Signs; Stroke Warning Signs Quiz
American Heart/Stroke Association
Learn the symptoms of stroke; Test your stroke knowledge
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Stroke: Fact Sheets
National Stroke Association
Stroke Risk Questionnaire
Siteman Cancer Center
What's Your Stroke I.Q.?
American Heart Association

Stroke Statistics

Stroke Facts & Stroke in the United States
Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Heart & Stroke Statistics
American Heart/Stroke Association (AHA/ASA).Includes:
- Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update: 2012
- 2012 Statistical Update
- American Heart Association’s 2020 Impact Goals
- Top Ten Things To Know