News from the American Heart Association

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American Heart Association

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 29-Apr-2025 20:08 ET (30-Apr-2025 00:08 GMT/UTC)

27-Jan-2025

Bridging critical gaps in advanced heart failure care

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

An American Heart Association initiative that is supported by Abbott will create nationwide education to strengthen treatment pathways for people with advanced heart failure.

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Abbott Heart Failure

27-Jan-2025

Heart disease remains leading cause of death as key health risk factors continue to rise

American Heart Association
Peer-Reviewed Publication

According to the American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S.

Journal

Circulation

23-Jan-2025

Marcus Freeman named 2024 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year

American Heart Association
Grant and Award Announcement

Marcus Freeman, head coach at the University of Notre Dame, was named college football Coach of the Year at the American Heart Association’s Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards, presented by Marathon Oil.

23-Jan-2025

7 schools awarded financial grants to fuel student well-being

American Heart Association
Grant and Award Announcement

The American Heart Association is championing student health and well-being by awarding financial grants to seven schools nationwide.

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American Heart Association

15-Jan-2025

Syracuse University’s Fran Brown named Paul “Bear” Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award recipient

American Heart Association
Grant and Award Announcement

The American Heart Association has named Syracuse University’s Fran Brown as the recipient of the 2024 Paul “Bear” Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award.