Stroke

A continuous glucose monitor is a tiny sensor inserted under the skin. It sends data to the Veteran's patients’ smartphone or tablet.

A Florida VA social worker used VA and HUD-VASH programs to find an older Veteran a home that's a “cruise ship on land.”

VA supplied 24-hour care to Brianne's father for the last five months of his life. She will never forget the respectful treatment he received.

Telestroke capabilities and artificial intelligence will increase the speed at which Veterans receive care when having a stroke.

Air Force Veteran Ken and his wife had retirement all planned out, until a stroke rocked their world. A VA program gave them the resources to stay in their home, despite Ken needing 24/7 care.

American Heart Month, no better time to celebrate the accomplishments of world-renowned physician and Veteran, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey who revolutionized the field of cardiovascular surgery.

VA is encouraging Veterans and their families to participate in Wear Red Day on February 5. This annual event unites people nationwide around the common goal of eradicating heart disease.

His combat injury and blood loss caused two strokes. He received excellent care but his life was forever changed. Read how aphasia affects the comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write.

Cholesterol: Material that provides structure for your body's cells. Too much can cause plaque to build up in your blood vessels which can block blood vessels and cause heart attacks and strokes.

VA’s National Telestroke program: a virtual hub of VA stroke neurologists covering 40 VA facilities with 20 more to be added each year. VA’s National Telestroke Program Team guarantees teams are ready.

Technology is a powerful tool for improving Veterans’ health care plans. Read how Kimberly Braswell, a cardiology nurse in Florida, is using smart watches to help Veterans monitor their own health.

Army Veteran Anthony Smith had a stroke and needed a blood transfusion. He says the transfusion saved his life by preventing another stroke. Very grateful, today he is a champion for blood donation.