Cardiovascular Disease is the No. 1 Killer of Women

Women's symptoms are often dismissed and their risks underestimated. Your gift multiplies to fund research and programs that protect her cardiovascular health at every stage.
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How we are changing the future of health together

Since the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ’s founding in 1924, deaths from cardiovascular diseases have been cut in half. And yet, there are still so many lives to be saved. By driving breakthroughs in science, policy and care, together we can continue to advance health and transform lives every day.
19 Million+
High blood pressure patients helped
Our high blood pressure quality care initiative ensures lifesaving care for people at risk for heart disease.
$6 Billion+
Invested in pioneering research leading to lifesaving breakthroughs
The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ is the largest non-profit, non-governmental funder of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular research.
22 Million
People trained in CPR every year
9 out of 10 people who have a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die. If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple a person's chances of survival.

Close Critical Gaps in Women's Heart Health

Only 44% of women know cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat. The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ educates women about their risks, trains millions in CPR and teaches providers to recognize symptoms often dismissed. Your gift helps save lives.
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10 Key Facts from the New Cholesterol Guideline

Learn the top 10 takeaways from the new cholesterol guideline, including why lifestyle changes are an essential part of managing cholesterol and why it is important to have your cholesterol checked.

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Make the Most out of Telehealth

Telehealth makes it easier to get the care you need for conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes—without leaving home. We have new tips, tools, and trusted resources to help you feel confident about using virtual care.

Application Now Open for the 2026 EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator. Apply March 2 through April 27.

Application now open for the 2026 EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator

The Accelerator is for innovators in health tech enabled products & services and collegiate entrepreneurs driving health impact. Apply March 2–April 27. Each track offers up to $150,000 in grant funding.

Únete a nosotros para salvar vidas

Recibe actualizaciones sobre investigaciones innovadoras, historias inspiradoras de sobrevivientes y formas en que puedes ayudar a salvar vidas; todo esto en tu bandeja de entrada.

Encuentra un Heart Walk en tu zona

Heart Walk es el principal evento de la ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ para recaudar fondos con el fin de ayudar a salvar vidas de las enfermedades cardíacas y los ataques o derrames cerebrales.