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The American Heart Association
AHAThe American Heart Association originally formed in New York City in 1915. Originally called the Association for the Prevention and Relief of Heart Disease -
BED REST
Heart disease patients were considered doomed, limited to complete bed rest -
OUR MISSION
To build healthier lives, free of cardivasular dieases,and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question. -
In 1920
Philadelphia and Chicago evolved into heart associations in the 1920s. -
Money Spent
Since 1949, the American Heart Association has spent more than $3.6 billion on research to help fight heart disease and stroke. -
the begining: GO RED FOR WOMEN
Cardiovascular disease claimed the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year. -
What is the goal of Go Red For Women?
Go Red For Women encourages awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, and also action to save more lives. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power women have to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. -
First Artificial Heart Valve
After implantation, the device does not require any tubes ar wires to pass through the skin. Power to drive the prosthetic heart is transmitted across the intact skin. -
CPR
Techniques and standards for CPR -
PACEMAKERS
Implantable pacemakers -
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AHA
Contributed more than $135.6 million. Here are a few of the discoveries the American Heart Association helped bring to life: -
INFANT RESPIRATORY
Treatment for infant respiratory distress syndrome -
INHIBITORS
Cholesterol inhibitors -
STENTS
Microsurgery and drug-coated stents -
In The Midst Of It All
BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD, he will carry you through with love and grace. -
AHA
AHA set a strategic goal of reducing death and disability from cardiovascular disease and strokes by 20 percent while improving the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent by the year 2020.
