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.
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CPR and ECC Training
Be prepared for an emergency: Learn CPR. Save a life.
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Support Network Community
Join our online 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.
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.
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.
One voice can change a community
When 22-year-old Florida State University student Rohan Shirur stepped up to speak before Leon County commissioners, he wasn’t just talking about sidewalks — he was talking about lives. A walker, volunteer firefighter and an aspiring physician, Rohan knows safer streets mean healthier hearts and fewer tragedies.
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.
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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.