UC College of Medicine faculty help shape national guidelines for cardiovascular, stroke care
The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is reaffirming its leadership in advancing cardiovascular and neurological health, with two faculty members contributing to newly released national guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA), American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Stroke Association (ASA). These groundbreaking publications are expected to shape clinical practice and improve outcomes for millions of patients across the country.
Mistry’s leadership in hypertension care
Eva A. Mistry, MBBS
Eva A. Mistry, MBBS, associate professor in the Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine, served as a co-author of the 2025 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults. This comprehensive update to the 2017 guidelines provides evidence-based recommendations for clinicians across specialties and is poised to influence care for millions of patients living with or at risk for hypertension.
“This publication is one of the most important documents from a public health standpoint and is expected to drive care of millions of patients with high blood pressure, as well as healthy people who are at risk of developing high blood pressure. I am immensely honored to co-author this publication along with a highly accomplished, multi-disciplinary group of dedicated experts, who have all donated their time during the last two years towards this monumental effort,” Mistry shared. “There are many important updates in this guideline, such as first-line therapy, guidance on when to start treatment for blood pressure and how to prevent high blood pressure. I am hoping that this will help clinicians across the world, across specialties in detection, evaluation, management, and importantly, prevention of high blood pressure, which is one of the most important chronic diseases and leads to heart attacks, strokes, dementia and other pathologies. The most important work comes next, which is to implement these guidelines in clinical practice for the betterment of the health of all.”
Awosika’s advocacy for stroke survivors
Oluwole O. Awosika, MD
In a complementary effort, Oluwole O. Awosika, MD, associate professor of clinical in the Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine, co-authored the AHA/ASA Policy Statement for Improving Access to Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery. This vital document addresses imbalances in post-stroke care and calls for policies that ensure timely and effective rehabilitation services.
“We commonly talk about how critical time is in getting to the emergency room for life-saving treatment when symptoms of a stroke are first recognized (i.e. FAST). However, time is also of the essence with stroke recovery,” Awosika said. “While recovery is possible years after a stroke, by far, the most significant improvements occur in the days to weeks after a stroke. For this reason, every stroke survivor should be given the best chance at life by pursuing optimal recovery through timely access to quality post-acute services. It's an honor to be a voice for stroke survivors and their caregivers. My goal is to ensure they receive the highest quality of care, helping to improve their outcomes and quality of life."
Excellence in academic medicine
Mistry and Awosika exemplify the College of Medicine’s commitment to advancing health through research, clinical excellence and academic service. Their leadership on national guidelines underscores the vital role UC physicians play in shaping the future of care — locally, nationally and globally.
Featured image at top: Stock photo of a stethoscope on a keyboard.
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