Lloyd-Jones' impact on AHA will 'resonate for years to come'
Jun 29, 2022
Over a decade ago, he oversaw the creation of "Life's Simple 7" – pillars of cardiovascular health. As AHA president, he led the update to "Essential 8."
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AHA names biggest advances in cardiovascular research for 2024
Discoveries about heart failure, bleeding strokes, obesity and more made the American Heart Association's list of the most significant advances against heart disease and stroke in 2024.
When the AHA needs something done, this Gold Heart awardee answers the call
Jun 23, 2022
Cardiologist-turned-CEO Dr. John Warner of Dallas receives the organization's highest volunteer honor. A former AHA president, he remains on the national board of directors.
'Terrified' by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy diagnosis, Michigan man is now on a healthy path
Jun 22, 2022
He's pursuing graduate studies in physiology in hopes of doing research to help patients with the condition.
The late Carol Barr honored as husband leads charge against valvular heart disease
Jun 9, 2022
Carol Barr thought her mitral valve prolapse was no cause for worry. But she died of sudden cardiac arrest from the disease.
Doctors honored for helping develop evidence-based treatment guidelines that improve patient outcomes
Jun 2, 2022
Drs. Gregg Fonarow, Lee Schwamm and Clyde Yancy have spent more than 20 years developing and supporting the AHA's Get With The Guidelines program.
AHA honoree Quest Diagnostics takes aim at health care inequities
May 31, 2022
Company's broad-based efforts include no-cost testing, healthy eating initiatives and support for diverse students in health care careers.