American Heart Association | To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives
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American Heart Association | To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives
American Heart Association
Help Protect the Hearts of Women You Love
Women's heart attack signs are often missed, costing lives. Your gift multiplies to fund life-saving research and care. Give $100+ for an exclusive keychain.
Donate Once
Donate Monthly
CPR and ECC Training
Be prepared for an emergency: Learn CPR. Save a life.
Support Network Community
Join our online community of patients, survivors and caregivers.
Professional Membership
Build your professional career and start making an impact today.
Volunteer Opportunities
Help us create a healthier world free of heart disease and stroke.
How we are changing the future of health together
Since the American Heart Association’s founding in 1924, deaths from cardiovascular diseases have been cut in half. And yet, there are still so many lives to be saved. By driving breakthroughs in science, policy and care, together we can continue to advance health and transform lives every day.
19 Million+
High blood pressure patients helped
Our high blood pressure quality care initiative ensures lifesaving care for people at risk for heart disease.
$6 Billion+
Invested in pioneering research leading to lifesaving breakthroughs
The American Heart Association is the largest non-profit, non-governmental funder of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular research.
22 Million
People trained in CPR every year
9 out of 10 people who have a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die. If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple a person's chances of survival.
Learn more about our impact
New Moms Face the Highest Risk
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death during and shortly after pregnancy, accounting for 1 in 3 maternal deaths. Your gift today multiplies to support our research, prevention and care that protect new moms.
Donate Once
Donate Monthly
10 Key Facts from the New Cholesterol Guideline
Learn the top 10 takeaways from the new cholesterol guideline, including why lifestyle changes are an essential part of managing cholesterol and why it is important to have your cholesterol checked.
View the Top 10 Key Facts
Volunteering isn’t about your age – it’s about how much you care.
“Miss Bea” turned retirement into purpose as a grassroots advocate with the American Heart Association. And she’s still going strong. This National Volunteer Week, join us in honoring volunteers who help create longer, healthier lives for everyone, everywhere.
Read the Heart Powered Advocate Spotlight
Application now open for the 2026 EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator
The Accelerator is for innovators in health tech enabled products & services and collegiate entrepreneurs driving health impact. Apply March 2–April 27. Each track offers up to $150,000 in grant funding.
Learn more and apply
News and Stories
News and Stories from the American Heart Association
Read more News and Stories
Apr 23, 2026 / By Leslie Barker, American Heart Association News
After two heart attacks, a new diagnosis changed everything – including how she lives
After two heart attacks, a new diagnosis changed everything – including how she lives
Apr 23, 2026
Noticias en español sobre la salud de su corazón y cerebro
Around the American Heart Association
Fitness instructor fights her way back from hemorrhagic stroke
Pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening, but a new guideline offers help for patients and doctors
Apr 20, 2026
Saved by CPR when her heart stopped in church, she’s now helping others learn it
Apr 17, 2026
Why blood pressure during pregnancy matters so much, especially for Black women
Apr 15, 2026
A rare artery tear called SCAD triggered multiple heart attacks in a world champion kayaker
Apr 14, 2026
Weeks after delivering a healthy son, alarming symptoms arose
Apr 14, 2026
Join us in saving lives
Get updates on groundbreaking research, inspiring survivor stories, and ways you can help save lives—all delivered to your inbox.
Sign up for updates from the American Heart Association
Find a Heart Walk in your area
Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's premiere event for raising funds to help save lives from heart disease and stroke.
Find a Heart Walk near you
American Heart Association
Help Protect the Hearts of Women You Love
Women's heart attack signs are often missed, costing lives. Your gift multiplies to fund life-saving research and care. Give $100+ for an exclusive keychain.
Donate Once
Donate Monthly
CPR and ECC Training
Be prepared for an emergency: Learn CPR. Save a life.
Support Network Community
Join our online community of patients, survivors and caregivers.
Professional Membership
Build your professional career and start making an impact today.
Volunteer Opportunities
Help us create a healthier world free of heart disease and stroke.
How we are changing the future of health together
Since the American Heart Association’s founding in 1924, deaths from cardiovascular diseases have been cut in half. And yet, there are still so many lives to be saved. By driving breakthroughs in science, policy and care, together we can continue to advance health and transform lives every day.
19 Million+
High blood pressure patients helped
Our high blood pressure quality care initiative ensures lifesaving care for people at risk for heart disease.
$6 Billion+
Invested in pioneering research leading to lifesaving breakthroughs
The American Heart Association is the largest non-profit, non-governmental funder of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular research.
22 Million
People trained in CPR every year
9 out of 10 people who have a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die. If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple a person's chances of survival.
Learn more about our impact
New Moms Face the Highest Risk
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death during and shortly after pregnancy, accounting for 1 in 3 maternal deaths. Your gift today multiplies to support our research, prevention and care that protect new moms.
Donate Once
Donate Monthly
10 Key Facts from the New Cholesterol Guideline
Learn the top 10 takeaways from the new cholesterol guideline, including why lifestyle changes are an essential part of managing cholesterol and why it is important to have your cholesterol checked.
View the Top 10 Key Facts
Volunteering isn’t about your age – it’s about how much you care.
“Miss Bea” turned retirement into purpose as a grassroots advocate with the American Heart Association. And she’s still going strong. This National Volunteer Week, join us in honoring volunteers who help create longer, healthier lives for everyone, everywhere.
Read the Heart Powered Advocate Spotlight
Application now open for the 2026 EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator
The Accelerator is for innovators in health tech enabled products & services and collegiate entrepreneurs driving health impact. Apply March 2–April 27. Each track offers up to $150,000 in grant funding.
Learn more and apply
News and Stories
News and Stories from the American Heart Association
Read more News and Stories
Apr 23, 2026 / By Leslie Barker, American Heart Association News
After two heart attacks, a new diagnosis changed everything – including how she lives
After two heart attacks, a new diagnosis changed everything – including how she lives
Apr 23, 2026
Noticias en español sobre la salud de su corazón y cerebro
Around the American Heart Association
Fitness instructor fights her way back from hemorrhagic stroke
Pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening, but a new guideline offers help for patients and doctors
Apr 20, 2026
Saved by CPR when her heart stopped in church, she’s now helping others learn it
Apr 17, 2026
Why blood pressure during pregnancy matters so much, especially for Black women
Apr 15, 2026
A rare artery tear called SCAD triggered multiple heart attacks in a world champion kayaker
Apr 14, 2026
Weeks after delivering a healthy son, alarming symptoms arose
Apr 14, 2026
Join us in saving lives
Get updates on groundbreaking research, inspiring survivor stories, and ways you can help save lives—all delivered to your inbox.
Sign up for updates from the American Heart Association
Find a Heart Walk in your area
Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's premiere event for raising funds to help save lives from heart disease and stroke.
Find a Heart Walk near you