Asian Americans less likely to survive in-hospital heart attacks
A new study from the American Heart Association finds Asian Americans and Hispanics are less likely to survive a heart attack at a hospital. The Cardiology Advisor reports just 17.8% of Asian patients survived cardiac arrest while at the hospital compared to 19.
Young heart attack survivor raises awareness, funds for American Heart Association nonprofit
Cedar Rapids resident Katie Hopkins survived a heart attack at half the average age for a woman’s first heart attack. Now, she is raising funds and awareness to save lives.
American Heart Association highlights cardiovascular health disparities in Black communities
The American Heart Association's 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update reports that while progress has been made in reducing cardiovascular and cerebral health disparities, Black communities in the United States still face disproportionately higher risk of heart disease,
Vancouver 9-year-old promotes heart health as an American Heart Association youth ambassador
A Vancouver elementary school student is one of 20 K-12 students nationwide selected as an American Heart Association youth ambassador for the 2024-25 school year.
February marks American Heart Month
The president of Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg said some of the symptoms of cardiovascular disease are easy to overlook in women.
American Heart Association: What is a heart attack?
February is Month. There is plenty to learn about heart disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Let’s start with heart attack. Everyone has heard of it, but what, exactly,
How to celebrate American Heart Month at Shreve Memorial Library
February is American Heart Month, a time meant to highlight cardiovascular health. Locals can get involved in various ways through the Shreve Memorial Library from Monday, February 10 and through Friday,
What to know about American Heart Health Month
February is American Heart Health Month, a time to both raise awareness about heart disease and to encourage people to take steps to prevent it. KCRA 3's Deirdre Fitzpatrick spoke with Dr. Mahbub Jamil,
February is American Heart Health Month. How to protect heart health, recognize early signs of disease
February is American Heart Health Month, a time to both raise awareness about heart disease and to encourage people to take steps to prevent it.
Montana residents donate blood during American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, and the American Red Cross is holding blood drives throughout Montana and the country.
Cardiac arrest, heart attack survivors raise awareness for heart health
A cardiac arrest and heart attack survivor have different stories, but something in common: CPR save their lives.
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Survey shows more Americans prepared to perform CPR in cardiac emergencies
When someone's heart stops pumping, early CPR can save their life. New survey research from the American Heart Association ...
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AZ heart attack survivor stresses importance of CPR for Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, and an Arizona heart attack survivor wants more folks to learn CPR - which he said saved ...
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Principal spreads awareness after going into cardiac arrest at 28 years old
Baker is also a volunteer with the American Heart Association. Since going into cardiac arrest, she has trained over 5,000 people in CPR and even helped pass a law requiring emergency plans ...
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What are the warnings signs of stroke and heart attack?
According to health professionals, heart attack symptoms can be different in women than men. Women could experience anxiety, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, pain in the shoulder, ...
American Heart Association Raises CPR Awareness Using Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
The American Heart Association used Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar's Grammy wins to impart lifesaving information.
Is it a heart attack? Quick action and expert care can make all the difference
Content by Health System. Each February, American Heart Month campaigns and events help highlight the importance of promoting heart health and preventing and treating the United States’ leading cause ...