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Resources Stroke Quality Improvement Stroke Certification International Stroke Certification Stroke Journals and Guidelines Get Involved Get Involved Ways to Give Monthly Giving Honor a Loved One Make a Memorial Gift Create a Tribute Page Gifts of Stock and Mutual Funds Donor Advised Fund Wills Trusts and Annuities Fundraising Events Cor Vitae Society Paul Dudley White Legacy Society Raise Your Way Social Impact Funds Heritage Brick Walk Retail Supporters Kids Heart Challenge American Heart Challenge Advocate Cycle Nation Research Goes Red Volunteer In Your Community Stroke Symptoms Volunteer SHOP May is American Stroke Month This May for American Stroke Month, the encourages everyone to be a bold advocate for their health. Join us and learn F.A.S.T. to save a life. American Stroke Month Discover the 2024 Stroke Hero Awards Winners You’ve nominated your stroke heroes. You’ve voted for your favorite. Now check out who won in each category. Celebrate the Award Winners Millions Honoring Moms When you donate in honor of mom this month, every dollar will be doubled to support the women you love through every age, stage and season of life. Donate Now For Patients and Caregivers: Stroke Warning Signs Recognize the warning signs and call 9-1-1 immediately. This can make the difference between a strong recovery and disability or even death. Learn the stroke warning signs Stroke Prevention Whole body wellness can help you feel stronger, healthier and mentally sharp – and it can also reduce your stroke risk. Take charge of your health Stroke Recovery There is life – and hope – after stroke. With time, new routines will become second nature. Rehabilitation can build your strength, capability and confidence. Get started after stroke For Healthcare Professionals: Cryptogenic Stroke Our updated Healthcare Professional Guide can help diagnose the underlying reason for cryptogenic stroke and tailor prevention plans for your patients. Get the Cryptogenic Stroke Guide EMS Routing Consensus recommendations can help ensure acute stroke patients are triaged to the facility. Learn more about EMS routing Secondary Prevention Our May 2021 Guideline provides clinicians with the latest evidence-based recommendations for preventing another stroke. Learn more about secondary stroke prevention By learning the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke. Learn more about the symptoms of stroke Face Drooping Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven? Arm Weakness Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Speech Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "The sky is blue." Time to Call 9-1-1 Check the time so you’ll know when the first symptoms appeared. Aphasia and Stroke This common post-stroke language disorder affects the ability to communicate, causing frustration and confusion. Treatment and strategies can help – check out our fact sheets, tips and other resources. Learn about treatment and strategies Stroke Support Groups Connect with others with similar experiences, learn helpful information and help ease the depression and isolation that’s common after stroke. Use our support group finder for a list of groups near you. Find a support group In the News The latest in stroke and brain health news Read more stroke related news Apr 30, 2024 Quick action on the golf course resulted in rapid recovery from stroke Quick action on the golf course resulted in rapid recovery from stroke Apr 30, 2024 New roadmap to lower the risk of amputation in peripheral artery disease May 14, 2024 Nurse practitioner’s quick action saves community garden pioneer May 10, 2024 Born with a heart defect, baby soon had seizures, stroke and more May 7, 2024 New screening method may better predict preeclampsia early in first pregnancy May 6, 2024 CycleNation Energizing a nation to get brain and heart healthy through the power of the bicycle. Register Now! Be a stroke hero. Donate today. Your gift contributes to breakthrough research, advocacy, and more lives saved from heart disease and stroke! Donate Today Stroke Video Gallery 00:30 Watch Video Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T. | Actresses Susan Lucci and Jennie Garth, NBA player Paul George, and NFL player Bobby Wagner share their personal connection to stroke. Honor someone you love by learning the stroke warning signs with F.A.S.T. 00:58 Watch Video Managing Spasticity Post-Stroke | This poorly understood post-stroke condition causes stiff or rigid muscles, negatively impacting daily activities and quality of life. Talk to your health care professional about treatment and management options. 00:15 Watch Video F.A.S.T. Can Save Lives | A stroke can happen at any age. Learn how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T. – if you see F ace drooping, A rm weakness, or S peech difficulty, it’s T ime to call 911. 3:00 Watch Video Stroke Survivor - Michael Johnson | The Olympian...