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American Heart Association - AHA Organization URL(s) inquiries@heart.org www.americanheart.org Other Contact Information 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231-4596 800-242-8721 (Voice - Toll-free, For local AHA offices) 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 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 Heart Association's Fitness Center http://www.justmove.org/home.cfm American Indian/Alaska Natives & CVD 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 Blood Pressure Testing and Measurement http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4470 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Guidelines http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4479 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Statistics http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4483 Chelation Therapy: American Heart Association's Recommendations http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4493 Circulation (Journal) http://circ.ahajournals.org/ Congenital Cardiovascular Disease http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4565 Delicious Decisions -- American Heart Association's Nutrition Web Site http://www.deliciousdecisions.org/ Emergency Cardiovascular Care www.americanheart.org/cpr Exercise (Physical Activity) http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4563 Exercise Diary http://justmove.org/diary/login.cfm Fad Diets - The American Heart Association http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4584 Folate intake lowers women's risk of high blood pressure http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3025283 Get antioxidants from Food, not Supplements http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3023709 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 Heimlich Maneuver http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4605 High Blood Pressure http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2114 Inflammation markers signal rapidly advancing coronary disease http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3024940 just move.org http://www.justmove.org/ Living With Heart Failure: Information and Support for Patients and Caregivers http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1486 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 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 Stroke (Journal) http://stroke.ahajournals.org/ Take Wellness to Heart -- American Heart Association Women's Web Site http://women.americanheart.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 Triglyceride http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4778 Vegetarian Diets http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4777 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. Related Topics Artificial Heart Cardiovascular Diseases Cholesterol Congestive Heart Failure Continuing Education Diet Electrocardiogram Heart Disease High Blood Pressure High Density Lipoprotein Low Density Lipoprotein Mitral Valve Prolapse Nutrition Pacemaker Physical Activity Physical Examination Recommended Dietary Allowance Triglyceride Vegetarianism Weight Control Heart Attack Community-Based Programs Review Date Mon Jun 7, 2004

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