American Heart Association Be the Reason Someone Survives
When cardiac arrest strikes, survival depends on bystanders who know CPR. Your gift today multiplies to help train 22 million people globally in these life-saving skills.
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Entrenamiento de RCP y ACE
Prepárate para una emergencia: aprende RCP. Salva una vida.
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Red asistencial de la AHA
Únete a nuestra comunidad en línea de pacientes, sobrevivientes y cuidadores.
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Afiliación profesional
Construye tu carrera profesional y empieza a causar impacto hoy mismo.
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Oportunidades de voluntariado
Ayúdanos a crear un mundo más saludable, libre de enfermedades cardíacas y ataques o derrames cerebrales.
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.
Celebrate National Walking Day
National Walking Day is a chance to step away from sitting and add more movement to your day in a way that works for you. Whether it’s a short stroll or a longer walk with friends, every step counts toward feeling stronger, more energized and supported on your heart‑healthy journey.
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.
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.
News and Stories
News and Stories from the American Heart Association
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Únete a nosotros para salvar vidas
Recibe actualizaciones sobre investigaciones innovadoras, historias inspiradoras de sobrevivientes y formas en que puedes ayudar a salvar vidas; todo esto en tu bandeja de entrada.
Encuentra un Heart Walk en tu zona
Heart Walk es el principal evento de la American Heart Association para recaudar fondos con el fin de ayudar a salvar vidas de las enfermedades cardíacas y los ataques o derrames cerebrales.