To build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

AHA funds research at both the national and regional levels. AHA publishes brochures and other resource materials on subjects like nutrition and the dangers of smoking. Its food certification program also helps consumers in identifying items low in saturated fat and cholesterol. AHA funds scientific studies to obtain knowledge in the prevention, detection, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. In addition to publishing five medical journals, AHA holds professional development seminars and meetings to keep physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals versed in the latest ways to prevent or treat problems involving stroke, heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases. AHA also offers training in emergency cardiac care. AHA also monitors and promotes legislation at both the federal and state levels on policy issues to bring down rates for heart disease and stroke.

Research
Education on nutrition
Professional development seminars
Emergency training