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American Heart Association

Contact Information

Kim Jennings, Web Marketing Manager
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231-4596

800-242-8721 (Voice - Toll-free)
888-478-7653 (Voice - Toll-free)
214-706-1552 (Voice)
214-706-2139 (FAX)

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Abstract

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.

Publications

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.

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Audit

Date Entered: 3/1/1998
Date Edited: 4/17/2009
Date Revised: 11/7/2007 12:39:03 PM
Health Referral Number: HR0142
Accession Number: DP91A0798
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