American Heart Association Quadruple Your Impact for the Hearts You Love
Cardiovascular disease takes more lives each year than all cancers combined. Your 4X gift helps life-saving breakthroughs reach the people closest to you.
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CPR, AED or First Aid Training
Be prepared: Learn CPR, AED, and First Aid skills that can save a life.
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Support Network Community
Join our online support community of patients, survivors and caregivers.
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Professional Membership
Build your professional career and start making an impact today.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Trust your instincts: ShantaQ’s story
After years of dismissed symptoms, heart attack and stroke survivor ShantaQuilette Carter-Williams learned why speaking up matters. She shares her story with American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown.
You're not alone on your AFib journey
My AFib Experience is a free online community where people living with this most common irregular heartbeat and their caregivers can connect, share experiences, find understanding and support one another.
NFL mascots encourage kids to be active
We’ve teamed up to get kids moving! NFL Clubs and their mascots are stepping up to inspire children to make 60 minutes of active play every day a priority for their physical and mental well-being.
Finding strength after stroke
How quickly should stroke rehab begin? What does it involve? And what difference can it make? A new guideline from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association offers answers for survivors and caregivers.News and Stories
News and Stories from the American Heart Association
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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.