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Check out these heart and brain health resources for Hispanic, Latino communities

A multigenerational family with a smiling boy waiting to blow out candles on a cake during a backyard birthday party on a summer day.

The American Heart Association provides trusted, science-based heart- and brain-health information tailored to Hispanic and Latino communities. This includes preventing and managing heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Through culturally relevant resources, community partnerships and educational tools, we help individuals and families live healthier lives.

Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death for Hispanic women

and the 4th cause of death for Hispanic American men, despite stroke being largely preventable, treatable and beatable.

45% of Hispanic men and 27% of Hispanic women have high blood pressure

according to the Heart Association.

Health Resources for Hispanic and Latino Families

Explore trusted resources in English and Spanish covering heart health, stroke prevention, healthy living, caregiving, CPR and emergency preparedness.

Take Charge of Your Heart Health

Our bilingual “Do-It-Yourself Health Lessons” are free and self-paced resources. Get information and tools to make informed choices for your heart health, anytime, anywhere.

CPR and Emergency Preparedness

Learn lifesaving skills and access resources that can help you respond in a cardiac emergency.

CPR can double or triple the chance of survival for someone experiencing cardiac arrest (when the heart suddenly stops beating).

Be the Beat

Hands-Only CPR should be performed at a rhythm of 100 to 120 beats per minute. Here are just a few songs with the right pace for performing CPR. Check out our Don’t Drop the Beat Playlist on Spotify

Stroke in Hispanic and Latino Communities

Learn how to recognize stroke warning signs, understand risk factors, reduce stroke risk and hear survivor stories through these resources available in English and Spanish. Acting quickly when stroke symptoms appear can help improve outcomes and save lives.

Leaders Shaping the Future of Health

Across the country, Hispanic and Latino leaders are advancing research, improving care, strengthening communities and helping shape the future of health.

Dr. Johanna Contreras
Dr. Contreras leads Mount Sinai’s Hispanic Heart Center, advancing timely cardiovascular care for Hispanic and Latino patients. A physician-scientist and educator, she has volunteered with the American Heart Association for 15+ years.
Dr. Carlos Jose Rodriguez
Carlos Jose Rodriguez, MD, MPH, is a cardiologist and cardiovascular epidemiologist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He leads research on health disparities and Hispanic/Latino cardiovascular health and has authored 300+ publications.
Dr. Fátima Rodriguez
Fátima Rodriguez, MD, MPH, is a Stanford preventive cardiologist and physician-scientist advancing earlier, personalized and equitable heart disease prevention through clinical care, research, technology and AI.
Dr. Eduardo Sanchez
Dr. Sanchez, the American Heart Association’s chief medical officer for prevention, helps improve high blood pressure awareness and treatment through national initiatives, including the National Hypertension Control Initiative and Target: BP.
Cecilia Corral
Cecilia Corral co-founded CareMessage, a patient engagement platform improving care in under-resourced communities. Drawing on her experience in a low-income immigrant family, she designs technology that helps people live longer, healthier lives.
Daniel Chanelo
Daniel Chanelo is a third-year osteopathic medical student at PCOM South Georgia. His research, leadership and bilingual community service advance cardiovascular health equity. He plans a career integrating cardiology, research and advocacy.

National Hispanic Latino Cardiovascular Collaborative (NHLCC)

The vision of the NHLCC is to promote the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, in support of the Hispanic community, by reducing and eliminating health disparities that prevent people from living a full, optimal life. Learn more about the NHLCC

Para todos (for everyone)

Health Resources for Hispanic and Latino Families

Take Charge of Your Heart Health

Stroke in Hispanic and Latino Communities

Dr. Johanna Contreras
Dr. Contreras leads Mount Sinai’s Hispanic Heart Center, advancing timely cardiovascular care for Hispanic and Latino patients. A physician-scientist and educator, she has volunteered with the American Heart Association for 15+ years.

Dr. Carlos Jose Rodriguez
Carlos Jose Rodriguez, MD, MPH, is a cardiologist and cardiovascular epidemiologist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He leads research on health disparities and Hispanic/Latino cardiovascular health and has authored 300+ publications.

Dr. Fátima Rodriguez
Fátima Rodriguez, MD, MPH, is a Stanford preventive cardiologist and physician-scientist advancing earlier, personalized and equitable heart disease prevention through clinical care, research, technology and AI.

Dr. Eduardo Sanchez
Dr. Sanchez, the American Heart Association’s chief medical officer for prevention, helps improve high blood pressure awareness and treatment through national initiatives, including the National Hypertension Control Initiative and Target: BP.

Cecilia Corral
Cecilia Corral co-founded CareMessage, a patient engagement platform improving care in under-resourced communities. Drawing on her experience in a low-income immigrant family, she designs technology that helps people live longer, healthier lives.

Daniel Chanelo
Daniel Chanelo is a third-year osteopathic medical student at PCOM South Georgia. His research, leadership and bilingual community service advance cardiovascular health equity. He plans a career integrating cardiology, research and advocacy.

National Hispanic Latino Cardiovascular Collaborative (NHLCC)

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Health Info in Spanish

Healthy Living and Lifestyle

For Caregivers and Families

Take Charge of Your Heart Health

CPR and Emergency Preparedness

CPR fact sheet in Spanish / Guía para la RCP (PDF)

Find a CPR Class

Hands-Only CPR Bilingual Community Presentation

Nation of Lifesavers

Watch the Hands-Only CPR Training Videos:

Be the Beat

“El ClúB” 111 BPM

“Oki Doki” 106 BPM

“Quimbara” 120 BPM

Stroke in Hispanic and Latino Communities

Let’s Talk About Hispanic and Latinos and Stroke

Stroke Symptoms and Warning Signs

The B.E. F.A.S.T. / R.Á.P.I.D.O. Experience

Survivor Story: Noelia Gutierrez

Simply Good Cookbook

Leaders Shaping the Future of Health

Dr. Johanna Contreras Dr. Contreras leads Mount Sinai’s Hispanic Heart Center, advancing timely cardiovascular care for Hispanic and Latino patients. A physician-scientist and educator, she has volunteered with the American Heart Association for 15+ years.

Dr. Carlos Jose Rodriguez Carlos Jose Rodriguez, MD, MPH, is a cardiologist and cardiovascular epidemiologist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He leads research on health disparities and Hispanic/Latino cardiovascular health and has authored 300+ publications.

Dr. Fátima Rodriguez Fátima Rodriguez, MD, MPH, is a Stanford preventive cardiologist and physician-scientist advancing earlier, personalized and equitable heart disease prevention through clinical care, research, technology and AI.

Dr. Eduardo Sanchez Dr. Sanchez, the American Heart Association’s chief medical officer for prevention, helps improve high blood pressure awareness and treatment through national initiatives, including the National Hypertension Control Initiative and Target: BP.

Cecilia Corral Cecilia Corral co-founded CareMessage, a patient engagement platform improving care in under-resourced communities. Drawing on her experience in a low-income immigrant family, she designs technology that helps people live longer, healthier lives.

Daniel Chanelo Daniel Chanelo is a third-year osteopathic medical student at PCOM South Georgia. His research, leadership and bilingual community service advance cardiovascular health equity. He plans a career integrating cardiology, research and advocacy.

National Hispanic Latino Cardiovascular Collaborative (NHLCC)

The Next Generation of Health Leaders

“El ClúB”
111 BPM

“Oki Doki”
106 BPM

“Quimbara”
120 BPM

Dr. Johanna Contreras
Dr. Contreras leads Mount Sinai’s Hispanic Heart Center, advancing timely cardiovascular care for Hispanic and Latino patients. A physician-scientist and educator, she has volunteered with the American Heart Association for 15+ years.

Dr. Carlos Jose Rodriguez
Carlos Jose Rodriguez, MD, MPH, is a cardiologist and cardiovascular epidemiologist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He leads research on health disparities and Hispanic/Latino cardiovascular health and has authored 300+ publications.

Dr. Fátima Rodriguez
Fátima Rodriguez, MD, MPH, is a Stanford preventive cardiologist and physician-scientist advancing earlier, personalized and equitable heart disease prevention through clinical care, research, technology and AI.

Dr. Eduardo Sanchez
Dr. Sanchez, the American Heart Association’s chief medical officer for prevention, helps improve high blood pressure awareness and treatment through national initiatives, including the National Hypertension Control Initiative and Target: BP.

Cecilia Corral
Cecilia Corral co-founded CareMessage, a patient engagement platform improving care in under-resourced communities. Drawing on her experience in a low-income immigrant family, she designs technology that helps people live longer, healthier lives.

Daniel Chanelo
Daniel Chanelo is a third-year osteopathic medical student at PCOM South Georgia. His research, leadership and bilingual community service advance cardiovascular health equity. He plans a career integrating cardiology, research and advocacy.