We’re improving the quality of care for heart and stroke patients by:
Training millions of Americans in CPR, advanced life support, AED (defibrillator) use and first aid; promoting AED placement in businesses and public places
Improving emergency care for heart attack victims through our Mission: Lifeline community-based initiative
Helping hospitals treat cardiac and stroke patients according to proven guidelines using our Get With The Guidelines® program
Strengthening stroke systems of care, teaching the public to respond to warning signs, and providing resources for stroke survivors and caregivers
Heart360® (opens in new window): our online health management system that allows users to track and share their health information with their healthcare provider
Nationwide, we invest over $132 million a year ($3.2 billion since 1949) in heart and stroke research that has led to recent breakthroughs such as clot-busting drugs and drug-eluting stents. Healthcare providers learn about medical advances and new treatment guidelines though our journals, conferences and online courses.