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44 unusual facts about American Heart Association


Abdul Jamil Tajik

Dr. A. Jamil Tajik is an active member of several professional societies and organizations including the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, International Society of Cardiovascular Ultrasound and Heart Valve Society of America.

Alberto Carlos Taquini

A member of the Buenos Aires National Academy of Medicine, he received around 100 national and international awards and was named an Honorary Member of the American College of Physicians, the American Physiological Society, the American Heart Association, and the European Society of Cardiology.

American College of Cardiology

As early as the 1980s, the ACC partnered with the American Heart Association (AHA) to develop the first clinical practice guidelines for cardiovascular practice.

American Heart Association

The AHA Heart Icon is featured on the box of the console as well as on the Wii Fit Plus and Wii Sports Resort titles.

In May 2010, the AHA endorsed the Nintendo Wii Console to encourage everyone to get involved in a level of fitness that would develop healthiness.

Andreas Gruentzig

Dr. Grüntzig presented the results of his first four angioplasty cases at the 1977 American Heart Association (AHA) meeting, which led to widespread acknowledgement of his pioneering work.

Anna Ranch Heritage Center

In 1983 she was credited as the biggest individual contributor to the Hawaii American Heart Association chapter.

Big Blue Bug Solutions

Some of the many organizations that have placed banners in front of the Bug include: Make-A-Wish Foundation, Special Olympics, American Heart Association, and Girl Scouts of the USA.

Chris Tsakalakis

Tsakalakis is a member of the Young Presidents Organization and serves on the board of the Bay Area division of the American Heart Association.

Cooking oil

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the American Heart Association (AHA) all have recommended limiting the intake of trans fats.

Denial

The American Heart Association cites denial as a principal reason that treatment of a heart attack is delayed.

Don McLeary

He currently works as an investment executive and has served on the boards of both the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.

Douglas Elliman

Douglas Elliman contributes to a variety of charities, some of which include the American Heart Association, Central Park Conservancy, the Gold Coast Film Festival, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City.

Edward J. Berwind House

It served as headquarters for the American Heart Association until 1978 when it was reconverted to residential use with a new penthouse.

Eric Hodgins

It received the Howard W. Blakeslee Award from the American Heart Association.

Fast Sunday

Research presented at a recent meeting of the American Heart Association by Benjamin Horne of the University of Utah suggests that the monthly fasts help to protect against coronary artery disease.

Fisher DeBerry

He and LuAnn have assisted fund-raising efforts for Easter Seals, the March of Dimes, the Salvation Army and the American Heart Association.

HealthRadio

HealthRadio.net has strategic alliances with the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Heart Association, the American College of Emergency Physicians, RealAge.com, and others, producing talk shows with each entity.

Heidi Miller

Miller is currently on the board of the American Heart Association, the Children's Bureau Foundation, and Pat McCormick's Educational Foundation.

James A. Schoenberger

He was Professor and Chairman of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Rush University Medical Center (1973–1994) and served as president of the American Heart Association (1980–81).

John S. Rumsfeld

He is a member of the American College of Cardiology Board of Trustees, and is the current Chair of the American Heart Association’s Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Council.

LA's Promise

Some noted partners LA's Promise has collaborated with are American Heart Association, Amgen-Bruce Wallace Biotech Program, Bresee Foundation, Brotherhood Crusade, California African American Museum, City Year, First Robotics, Girl Scouts of the USA, Operation HOPE, Inc., Run with US, Sound Body Sound Mind, St. Johns Well Child & Family Center, Teach for America, Youth Orchestra Los Angeles, and YWCA.

Larry Bomke

He is involved locally in the United Way, American Heart Association, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Sangamon County Farm Bureau, Toastmasters, and Friends of Foster/Adoptive Families.

Let's Just Play Go Healthy Challenge

The Let's Just Play Go Healthy Challenge is mostly supported by the network and The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, an initiative between the Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association.

LeVeque Tower

During the month of February, the tower is lit red in support of Go Red For Women, the American Heart Association's national movement raising awareness for heart disease.

Luci Baines Johnson

She is on the Board of Directors of the LBJ Foundation and has served on multiple civic boards, raising funds for The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the American Heart Association, acting as trustee of Boston University, and as a member of the advisory board of the Center for Battered Women.

M. Ilyas Kamboh

Kamboh is a fellow of the American Heart Association and a founding member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Alzheimer’s CURE Foundation.

Metro West Ambulance

Metro West also offers community medical and preparedness training with Education for Life through the American Heart Association.

NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital

NYP-EMS operates one of the largest American Heart Association Emergency Cardiac Care training centers in New York.

One Brick

Over 1,600 organizations have partnered with One Brick, including Habitat for Humanity, American Heart Association, DC Central Kitchen, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Patrick Nagel

In 1984, at the age of 38, the artist participated in a 15-minute celebrity "Aerobathon" to raise funds for the American Heart Association.

Paul N. Yu

He served in numerous leadership roles during his career, including a term as President of the American Heart Association (1972-3).

Provena St. Mary's Hospital

This award recognizes the hospital's standard of care for heart attack patients, in accordance with those standards outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.

Screen-Free Week

More than seventy other organizations, such as the American Heart Association, the American Medical Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the YMCA, support the movement in the US.

Sensory stimulation therapy

The American Stroke Association published an article in 2005 by Sawaki et al. on the possible use of SS to supplement UDP therapies.

Sterol

At present the American Heart Association has recommended that supplemental plant sterols be taken only by those diagnosed with elevated cholesterol, and has particularly recommended that they not be taken by pregnant women or nursing mothers.

Steve Schale

Following the Obama campaign, Schale returned to Tallahassee, where is married to Nikole Souder-Schale, a regional Vice President with the American Heart Association.

Susie Frankeberger

Frankeberger was KPGE's "Health and Family Safety" reporter, and worked with the local chapter of the American Heart Association on the "Jump for Heart" program in local schools.

Tallahassee RollerGirls

Tallahassee RollerGirls have donated proceeds to local and national charities in the past including Refuge House, National Public Radio, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and are founding members of the Oasis Center for Women & Girls.

Therapy cap

The American Heart Association concluded that the Medicare caps are costing the government more money in the long run, especially to stroke patients.

Victor Dzau

Dr. Dzau has been named 2004 Distinguished Scientist of the American Heart Association and was the recipient of the 2004 Max Delbruck Medal, Berlin, Germany and the 2005 Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign

The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign sought to educate the public on women's risk of cardiovascular disease and promote the importance of women getting screened for heart disease.

Wii Fit Plus

In May 2010 the American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed the Wii to encourage sedentary people to take the first step toward fitness.

Wii Sports Resort

In May 2010 the American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed the Wii to encourage sedentary people to take the first step toward fitness.


Hauppauge Industrial Association

Past winners and finalists include: Allstate Insurance, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Community Development Corp., American Heart Association, EAC, Inc., Fuoco Group, Grassi & Co., H2M, Island Pro Digital, Then Kensington Company, mindSHIFT Technologies, Habitat for Humanity of Long Island, Middle Country Public Library, Stalco Construction, United Way of Long Island, VAI, Inc. and many others.

Mustafa al'Absi

Dr. al'Absi's research programs have been funded by grants from the National Institute of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Cancer Institute, the National Health, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the American Heart Association.

Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium

ROC is funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health, United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Defence Research and Development Canada, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, and American Heart Association.

South Beach Diet

The South Beach Diet is a diet plan designed by cardiologist Arthur Agatston and dietician Marie Almon as an alternative to low-fat approaches such as the Ornish Diet and the Pritikin Diet advocated by the American Heart Association in the 1980s.