Heart transplant survivor gets marriage proposal at finish line
Feb 14, 2019
Childhood heart transplant recipient Mandi Shelley now has another reason to love the Heart Walk.
American Heart Association Heart and Stroke News
Health disparities – even in the face of socioeconomic success – baffle experts
Feb 13, 2019
Even as African-Americans achieve socioeconomic success, experts are baffled at why their health outcomes remain worse.
Are there health benefits from chocolate?
Feb 12, 2019
Are those Valentine's chocolates good for the heart? Here's what we know – and don't know – about the confection's health benefits.
Take it from Susan Lucci: Prioritize your health
Feb 11, 2019
Actress Susan Lucci wants others to learn from her heart episode and her emotional recovery.
New workout routine helped uncover woman's rare heart defect
Feb 8, 2019
Only 1 percent of the 1 percent of babies born with heart defects have Diana Mauro's condition. It took 29 years to be diagnosed.
Pregnancy may increase risk of deadliest type of stroke
Feb 8, 2019
The risk of bleeding in the brain is higher among women who are pregnant or postpartum, a new study finds.
Filling your plate with a cornucopia of food groups makes for a healthy diet
Feb 7, 2019
Looking for something new to cook this week? When it comes to food groups in this recipe, the more the merrier.
After stroke, anxiety is common in women
Feb 7, 2019
Anxiety after a stroke is more common among women and those who are single, divorced or widowed, a new study finds.
Fluctuating blood pressure after stroke could mean higher risk of death
Feb 6, 2019
Fluctuating blood pressure after a stroke is associated with higher risk of death, according to a new study.
Susan Lucci thriving since getting 2 stents in heart; recognizing warning signs avoided heart attack
Feb 6, 2019
When actress Susan Lucci felt "an elephant pressing on my chest," she knew to get help right away. It's a good thing she did: Doctors found two blocked arteries.
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Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.
