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- Cardiac emergencies are community emergencies. When people nearby step in, survival chances can double or even triple. Acting quickly can make all the difference. The American Heart Association is building a nation of lifesavers so that more people are prepared to act in an
- More than 100 sixth-grade students from Robert Fulton Elementary School in North Bergen, New Jersey, participated in an NFL PLAY 60 event today with New York Giants quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston. Students rotated through activity stations, supported by USA Football,
- Marisa MacDonnell was born with a bicuspid aortic valve – an aortic valve that contains two cusps, or flaps, instead of 3. Doctors always rated her condition as "stable to moderate," with no limitations. She was even a competitive figure skater through high school. Being pregnant
- Healthy food = healthier you. Through research, community engagement and policy change, the American Heart Association’s Health Care by Food initiative is helping to create a future where healthy food is integrated into health care to help treat, manage and prevent diet-related
- Eating seasonal produce can be healthy and delicious. What are your summer favorites?
- Here’s a move you can do anytime, anywhere to get started. Sitting at the front edge of a chair with your feet flat on the floor, straighten one leg out in front of you and hold it in place for a few seconds. Return foot to the floor and repeat and alternate legs. 💪 Add
00:00 - Help improve weight management. Your weight journey matters. Help shape better care for all. Join our weight study now at heart.org/GoBEYOND.
- Jesse Moreira-Bouchard is a cardiovascular researcher and co-principal investigator of Boston University’s Q.U.E.E.R. Lab, which seeks to improve healthcare experiences for LGBTQ+ patients and professionals. #LegacySeries #PrideMonth
- Erin Kidwell was pregnant with her third child when she found out she'd need a new aortic valve. "It's barely open and it's working overtime to keep going," her doctor said. "If you weren't pregnant, you'd be in immediate surgery." Because Erin's heart was otherwise strong
- Funding for lifesaving research allows heart and stroke survivors to enjoy more of life’s precious moments. Thank you to Leaf Trading Cards for supporting our fight against our nation’s number 1 killer. @Leaf_Cards is proud to support the life-saving efforts of the American Heart
- Here are three things to know about using PREVENT equations for risk-based CKM syndrome management: ➡️ Quantify risk of cardiovascular disease using the PREVENT equations in patients with, or at risk for, CKM syndrome. ➡️ Calculate risk with the PREVENT equations in appropriate
00:00 - Improving one risk factor can improve the way the body works, and slow cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM syndrome).
CKM health is about your overall health and taking action early to prevent a heart attack, heart failure or stroke. Learn more
