American Heart Association

American Heart Association President John Warner went into cardiac arrest during a heart attack last month, his heart stopping for minutes until an impromptu team of rescuers brought him back to life. Warner shares the details of his story here.

A look back at the year’s survivor stories.

Holiday treats and hectic schedules may contribute to the fact that the holidays are the most dangerous time of year for heart attacks.

How to adjust to a “new normal” during the holidays after a heart attack or stroke.

Deaths from heart disease and stroke have declined slightly, new federal statistics show.

Mental stress puts the squeeze on women’s blood vessels, a new study shows.

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel shared his son’s experience with a rare heart defect. Off the Charts explains tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia.

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Know the warning signs and act F.A.S.T. if you think someone is having a stroke.