Go Red For Women presents – Untold Stories of the Heart
See how real women cope with heart disease on Go Red For Women presents – Untold Stories of the Heart. This television special, which aired nationwide recently, focuses on real women's stories of struggle, success and support. Share it with others to inspire conversation, compassion and a greater understanding of the important journey to heart health. Meet our women here.
Make a Gift, Save a Life
Your donation today helps the American Heart Association protect hearts and lives year-round by allowing us to fund research, education and advocacy programs to fight heart disease. Consider a gift from the heart. Together, we can make a difference.
Get Ready for Wear Red Day
Be among the first to wear our new, limited-edition lapel pin! Find it along with another great items at ShopGoRed.com. You'll find jewelry, clothes, desk accessories and more -- perfect for Wear Red Day Feb. 6. The pin costs $5 for one or $40 for 10. With even one purchase, you directly support the Go Red For Women movement and help the fight against heart disease.
Featured News
AHA Spokesperson Dr. Valentin Fuster featured on Hispanic TV Show
DALLAS, Jan. 27 -- Tune in Friday, Feb. 6, to watch American Heart Association Go Red For Women spokesperson Dr. Valentin Fuster address how women can reduce their risk of heart disease on the Viva Voz con Jorge Gestoso show. The one-hour V-Me show, to be held on National Wear Red Day, will encourage viewers to wear red to show their support in the fight against heart disease in women, and understand why it’s important for Hispanic women to take care of their heart health so they can be there to care for the ones they love. For local listings visit www.vmetv.com.
Women may be More Likely to Experience EMS Delays for Heart Care
DALLAS, Jan. 13 -- Women who called 9-1-1 complaining of cardiac symptoms were 52 percent more likely than men to experience delays during emergency medical services’ (EMS) care. The data did not reveal why women were more likely to be delayed, but other research suggests heart conditions may not be recognized as readily, thus leading to slower response times.
Women More Likely than Men to Die in Hospital from Severe Heart Attack
DALLAS, Dec. 9 -- Men and women have about the same adjusted in-hospital death rate for heart attack — but women are more likely to die if hospitalized for a more severe type of heart attack, according to a report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Support the Cause
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. You can help combat that statistic when you shop for products or support the companies that support the fight against heart disease and elevate the cause.The products and companies shown here provide dollars needed to fund heart research. You directly support the movement, even just by making one purchase. Because doing good and looking good are always in fashion.