Therefore, the new Pooled Cohort ASCVD Risk Equations should be evaluated prospectively for prediction of stroke risk. The AHA/ASA Guidelines for Prevention of Stroke in Women represent a comprehensive analysis of stroke risk factors unique to women, as well as those risk factors more common in women compared to men. Gaps in current research are clearly identified along with recommendations for future research. Evidence- based recommendations tailored to women provide clear direction for clinicians. The comprehensive nature of this document makes it quite lengthy and may not be read by those who need to read it the most and apply it to their practice, such as primary care providers and obstetrician/gynecological practitioners. Key information from the guidelines should be incorporated in publications read by the primary care and OB/GYN communities. All providers should document a woman s history of pregnancy-related complications, carefully evaluate her cardiovascular and stroke risk factors, and partner with her to aggressively reduce her risk through lifestyle interventions and drug therapies as appropriate. The stroke prevention guidelines for women should be used to develop educational resources for our female patients so that they understand their risk, know what measures they can take to reduce their risk, and know what stroke prevention measures they should expect to be implemented by their healthcare providers. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Citation Bushnell C, McCullough LD, Awad IA, Chireau MV, Fedder WN, Furie KL, Howard VJ, Lichtman JH, Lisabeth LD, Pi a IL, Reeves MJ, Rexrode KM, Saposnik G, Singh V, Towfighi A, Vaccarino V, Walters MR; on behalf of the American Heart Association Stroke Council, Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing, Council on Clinical Cardiology, Council on Epidemiology and Prevention, and Council for High Blood Pressure Research. 