Scientific Statements/Guidelines - American Heart Association
Local Healthcare Executive to lead 2026 Heart Walk and countywide push for CPR readiness
July 17, 2026
Ashtabula County, OH, July 10, 2026 — According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and more than half don’t receive bystander CPR. CPR — especially if performed immediately — can...
Local Business Executive to lead 2026 Greater Cleveland Heart Walk and citywide push for CPR readiness
July 17, 2026
CLEVELAND, July 10, 2026 — According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and more than half don’t receive bystander CPR. CPR — especially if performed immediately — can double or triple...
Virginia’s First CPR Training Kiosk arrives at the Science Museum of Virginia
July 17, 2026
RICHMOND, Va., July 17, 2026 — An American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR kiosk has a new home at the Science Museum of Virginia as part of the new interactive touring exhibition, “Rescue.” According to the American Heart Association, a relentless...
12 Florida schools score grants for healthier futures
July 17, 2026
MIAMI, July 17, 2026 — Approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States live with obesity — the same number of children who get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. To support student health and well-being in Florida, the American...
164 schools in 44 states awarded grants to improve student health
July 17, 2026
DALLAS, July 17, 2026 — Lower physical activity is taking a toll on the health of American children and contributing to rising obesity rates nationwide. According to new research published in the American Heart Association's flagship journal,...
Un mensaje claro – el humo de los incendios forestales más el calor del verano son un doble problema para la salud del corazón
July 16, 2026
DALLAS, 16 de julio de 2026 — En algunas zonas de los Estados Unidos, el humo de los incendios forestales en Canadá está llegando, mientras las temperaturas del verano siguen subiendo, creando una situación potencialmente mortal, según la American Heart...
Blood pressure kiosks and take-home monitors now available at Jefferson Parish libraries
July 16, 2026
NEW ORLEANS – July 16, 2026 – In Jefferson Parish, an estimated 42.7% of community members reported ever having been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure. But many others may be unaware that they have hypertension, increasing...
Fans stepped up to the plate to learn CPR at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game
July 16, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, July 16, 2026 — When cardiac arrest strikes outside of a hospital, survival rates remain unacceptably low, often because CPR is not administered immediately, according to the American Heart Association. At the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, Major...
Hawai'i Heart Walk returns to Kapi'olani Park Aug. 15 to build a community of lifesavers
July 15, 2026
HONOLULU, July 15, 2026 — The American Heart Association is inviting the community to come together for the Hawai'i Heart Walk on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at Kapi'olani Park. The annual event, which kicks off at 6 a.m., celebrates health, honors...
Are survival rates for adults with congenital heart disease linked to specialized cardiac care access?
July 15, 2026
Research Highlights: In an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study compared with U.S. Census data from 1990-2021, researchers found that people with congenital heart disease living in states with lower average household incomes and fewer people...
Berkeley voters to consider measure strengthening community health investments
July 14, 2026
BERKELEY, Calif., July 14, 2026 — This November, Berkeley voters will have the opportunity to build on the city’s longstanding commitment to community health by considering a measure that strengthens and stabilizes funding for local school programs,...
American Heart Association honors Vermont volunteer Jenny Boquet with Heart of Gold Award
July 14, 2026
BURLINGTON, Vt., Jul. 13, 2026 — The American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, has named Vermont volunteer Jenny Boquet as a recipient of its Heart of Gold Award, recognizing her compassion,...
Poll shows strong bipartisan support for healthy school meals for all Pennsylvania students
July 14, 2026
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 14, 2026 — Every child should have the opportunity to learn, grow and be healthy, and that starts with consistent access to nutritious food during the school day. When students have reliable meals, their brains have the fuel they...
NFL’s Buffalo Bills continue CPR education kicking off year 4 of the HeartBEAT initiative
July 14, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y., July 14, 2026—More than half of people who experience sudden cardiac arrest out of hospital don’t receive immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), leaving a critical gap in survival. To save more lives, the American Heart...
What is an Aortic Dissection?
July 13, 2026
DALLAS, July 13, 2026 — Following the sudden loss of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, widespread news reports indicate he suffered from an aortic dissection. An aortic dissection is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, the body's largest...
Kern County leaders join together to champion heart and brain health for all
July 13, 2026
Bakersfield, Calif., July 13, 2026 — The American Heart Association – Kern County, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is proud to announce the 2026-2027 Board of Directors who will lead the Association’s local...
Bacteria from gum disease may cause inflammation, harden heart valves
July 12, 2026
Research Highlights: A lab study investigating mouse and human cardiac tissue found a potential link between gum disease (periodontitis) and a narrowing of the aortic valves (aortic valve stenosis). Currently, there is no medication or treatment...
North Carolina signed into law lifesaving cardiac emergency plans for North Carolina schools
July 10, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C., July 10, 2026 — The Smart Heart Act, a lifesaving school safety measure is now law in North Carolina. Following more than a year of advocacy efforts by the American Heart Association, survivors, families, community leaders and more, the...
Four Michigan schools awarded grants to improve student health
July 09, 2026
DETROIT, July 8, 2026 — Approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States live with obesity — the same number of children who get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. To support student health and well-being in Michigan, the American...
Chicago Stars and Elise Evans join forces with the NWSL and American Heart Association on CPR and AED education
July 09, 2026
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