Heart Health Center

Heart Condition Encyclopedia

From atrial fibrillation to venous thromboembolism, your guide to some of the most common heart-related terms. Read More

Healthy Recipes

Apple Crumble

Broccoli Sun Dried Tomato Gratin

Chicken Parmigiana

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Fast Fact

2.7

Amount of money, in billions of dollars, the American Heart Association has invested since 1949 to support heart health research.

Featured Heart Health Articles

Are Women With Heart Disease Overlooked and Under Treated?

Our expert discusses the results of two new heart studies, and what they mean for women. Read More

The Worst Foods for Your Heart

Autoimmune Disease and Medication Heart Risk

Lower Risk of Stroke for People on Statins and Fibrates

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Does Heart Disease Differ Between Men and Women?

I Am Ballsy: Preventing Testicular Cancer

Patching Up Bruised Hearts with Heart Stem Cells

Heart Health Tip: Speedy Treatment Saves Lives

When it comes to heart attacks, speedy treatment is paramount. If blood supply can be rapidly restored to the heart, more heart tissue can be saved from permanent damage--and the chances of survival increase. For that reason, it's imperative to call for help as soon as you see any symptoms that lead you to believe a heart attack might be imminent.