American Heart Association - AHA
Organization URL(s)
inquiries@heart.orgwww.americanheart.org
Other Contact Information
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas,
TX 75231-4596
800-242-8721 (Voice - Toll-free, For local AHA offices)
888-478-7653 (Voice - Toll-free, 1-888-4-STROKE)
214-706-1552 (Voice)
214-706-2139 (FAX)
Description
The American Heart Association (AHA), a nonprofit, voluntary health agency funded by private contributions, is dedicated to the reduction of death and disability from cardiovascular diseases, including heart diseases and stroke. The AHA is one of the world's largest voluntary health organizations with about 2,200 community organizations in all States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. More than 3.7 million persons volunteer with the AHA to fight cardiovascular diseases, the nation's No. 1 killer and a leading cause of disability. Preventing heart disease and stroke is the first priority of the American Heart Association. In support of this goal, the AHA has contributed more than $1 billion to cardiovascular research since 1949. Public education programs to inform people how to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke is another priority. The AHA also sponsors continuing medical education seminars and meetings throughout the year.
Online Resources
- 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3037720 - ABCs of Preventing Heart Disease, Stroke and Heart Attack
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3035374 - ACE inhibitor drugs underused in heart failure patients
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3023710 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4417 - American Indian/Alaska Natives and Cardiovascular Diseases
http://216.185.112.5/downloadable/heart/1014745957045FS02AM02WEB.pdf - Aneurysm, Aortic
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4455 - Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology (Journal)
http://atvb.ahajournals.org - Artificial Heart
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4444 - Artificial Heart Valves
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=11221 - Asian/Pacific Islanders and Cardiovascular Diseases
http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1014746484488FS03AS02WEB.pdf - Aspirin in Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4456 - Blood Pressure Testing and Measurement
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4470 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Statistics
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4483 - Cardiovascular Conditions
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3004349 - Cardiovascular Conditions: Treatments and Tests
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3004353 - Cardiovascular Diseases: Lifestyle and Risk Reduction
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3004354 - Checklist for Taking Medication
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=12 - Chelation Therapy: American Heart Association's Recommendations
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4493 - Cigarettes send male sex life up in smoke
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3009767 - Congenital Cardiovascular Defects Treatments
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4580 - Delicious Decisions -- American Heart Association's Nutrition Web Site
http://www.deliciousdecisions.org/ - Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations - American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=851 - Exercise (Physical Activity)
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4563 - Family history raises odds of stroke at young age
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3011169 - Fight Stress With Healthy Habits
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3047939 - Find an Emergency Cardiovascular Care Class
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3012360 - Healthy Heart Workout Quiz
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=947 - Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4595 - Heart Attack, Stroke and Cardiac Arrest Warning Signs
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3053 - High Blood Pressure
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2114 - How Can I Manage Stress?
http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1196286112399ManageStress.pdf - Inflammation markers signal rapidly advancing coronary disease
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3024940 - just move.org
http://www.justmove.org/ - Long QT Syndrome
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4637 - Managed Health Care Plans
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4663 - MRI can predict risk of heart attacks
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3005849 - Pacing heart can restore rhythm without painful shock
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3025703 - Physical Activity in Your Daily Life
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2155 - Pregnancy and Heart Disease
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4688 - Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/110/16/e445 - Public Use of Automated External Defibrillators
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3005893 - Questions To Ask Your Healthcare Professional - American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=105 - Quick-Weight-Loss or Fad Diets
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4584 - Stroke (Journal)
http://stroke.ahajournals.org/ - Thrombolysis, Thrombosis, Thrombus, and Embolus
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4745 - Tips for Exercise Success
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=801 - Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4781 - Triglycerides
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4778 - Vegetarian Diets
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4777 - What's important about elderly women's fat? Amount or location?
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3010084
Print Resources
Educational materials on all aspects of cardiovascular diseases are available and include pamphlets, films, exhibits, audiovisual aids, speakers, and mass-media public service announcements. A master catalog of educational materials is available through local chapters or affiliates. Several publications deal with prevention of heart disease through diet. Serial publications: Circulation, monthly; Circulation Research, monthly; Stroke--A Journal of Cerebrovascular Circulation, bimonthly; Arteriosclerosis, bimonthly; Hypertension, bimonthly; Modern Concepts of Cardiovascular Diseases, monthly; Cardio-Vascular Nursing, bimonthly; Current Contents of Cerebrovascular Disease--Stroke, quarterly; Recurring Bibliography of Hypertension, bimonthly--published in cooperation with the National Library of Medicine.