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Published: January 28, 2026
Stroke prevention and treatment during and after pregnancy are key to women’s health
A new American Heart Association scientific statement emphasizes aggressive blood pressure control, early recognition of stroke symptoms and prompt treatment for pregnant and postpartum women
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The brain has about 100 billion cells called neurons. It’s made up of distinct parts, that developed though human evolution.
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The brain has about 100 billion cells called neurons. It’s made up of distinct parts, that developed though human evolution.
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Eliza Miller, M.D., M.S.
Eliza Miller, M.D., M.S., chair of the writing group and associate professor of neurology and chief of women’s neurology at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania
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Eliza Miller, M.D., M.S.
Eliza Miller, M.D., M.S., chair of the writing group and associate professor of neurology and chief of women’s neurology at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania
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