Florida Stroke Registry

05/01/2026

A healthy vessel moves blood freely. Ni****ne narrows it, damages the walls, builds up plaque, and disrupts the flow.

That is not a minor risk — it is a direct path to stroke.

Save this post and share it. The information saves lives.

04/30/2026

Chronic stress doesn't just affect your mood. It affects your brain.

April is Stress Awareness Month.

And we think it's time we talked about what stress is actually doing inside your body.

It's not just tension in your shoulders. It's your blood pressure creeping up. Your inflammation rising. Your stroke risk growing.

Your brain is watching. Take care of it. ☝🏻

04/28/2026

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and we are kicking things off with a live webinar on Tuesday, May 5th from 12 to 1 PM. Dr. Jose G. Romano, MD, Executive Director of the Florida Stroke Registry, will walk us through an overview of the Registry and what is ahead.

Scan the QR code or visit floridastrokecollaboration.org/strokemonth/ to register.

04/27/2026

Masked hypertension is a real, recognized medical condition — and it's more common than most people realize.

It's the opposite of 'white coat hypertension' (where you're nervous at the clinic and your pressure spikes). With masked hypertension, your BP appears controlled during appointments — but runs high during normal daily life: at work, at night, or under stress.

Why it matters for stroke:

- High blood pressure is the single biggest modifiable risk factor for stroke
- If your BP is only measured at the doctor's, you may have uncontrolled hypertension that nobody has caught
- Studies show that masked hypertension carries similar cardiovascular risk to sustained high blood pressure

How to find out if this is you:

- Use a validated home blood pressure monitor — take readings morning and evening for 7 days
- Keep a log and bring it to your next appointment
- Talk to your doctor about ambulatory blood pressure
monitoring (ABPM) — a 24-hour wearable monitor

Don't rely on one reading in a clinical setting. Your brain is counting on the full picture.

Save this post — and check your BP at home this week.

04/26/2026

Depression after stroke is common. It's also treatable. And it's never talked about enough.

Recovery isn't only physical. Your mind needs healing too.
p to 1 in 3 stroke survivors experience depression after their stroke.

Anxiety, grief, frustration, identity loss — these are real parts of the recovery journey that don't show up on an MRI.

If you're a survivor or a caregiver: what you're feeling is valid. And support exists.

Ask your care team about mental health resources. You don't have to navigate this alone. 💙

04/25/2026

To every stroke survivor reading this: your recovery story isn't over.

We see the hard days. We also see the progress that happens quietly, over time, far from anyone's timeline.

Keep showing up. 💙

04/24/2026

No cigarette. No v**e. No safe dose.

Ni****ne raises your blood pressure, damages blood vessels, and cuts off blood flow — putting your brain at serious risk.

The good news? Quitting changes everything.

Save this post and share it with someone ready to take that step.

04/22/2026

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and the Florida Stroke Registry has four free webinars lined up with leading experts in stroke care. All sessions are at 12:00 PM.

May 5 — FSR Overview
May 13 — Patient and Caregiver Insights
May 20 — Rural Health and Stroke
May 27 — Quality Improvement Updates

Visit the link in our bio to register.

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

Very minute a stroke goes untreated, 1.9 million brain cells die.
That's not a stat — it's a clock.

Knowing the signs of stroke isn't just useful knowledge. It's the difference between full recovery and permanent damage.

BE FAST:

🔴 Balance loss
🔴 Eyes: sudden vision change
🔴 Face drooping
🔴 Arm weakness
🔴 Speech difficulty
🔴 Time to call 911

Share this. Someone in your circle needs to see it.

04/17/2026

You have the power to Take Back Control.

Did you know that quitting to***co is one of Life's Essential 8 — the 8 pillars of a healthy heart?

Here is how to start your journey:
Talk to your doctor
Set a quit date
Try ni****ne replacement therapy
Find a support group
Identify and avoid your triggers

To***co use is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. — responsible for about a third of all deaths from heart disease. (American Heart Association) But quitting changes everything.

Every step forward is a step toward a stronger, healthier you

04/16/2026

If you or someone you love just had a stroke, the first 90 days can feel overwhelming. There's so much information — and so much uncertainty.

This carousel breaks it down simply: what's happening in the brain, what's normal to feel, and where to focus your energy. Save it and share it with a caregiver or family member who needs it.