The American Heart Association at 100: A Century of Scientific Progress and the Future of Cardiovascular Science
Published: February 12, 2024
- Written by AHA Presidents, this centennial Presidential Advisory chronicles the history of cardiovascular and stroke science over the past century and the American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) historic journey as one of the largest and long-standing public health organizations in the world.
- Shaped by the evolution of cardiovascular science, the AHA had tremendous impact by instituting professional membership; establishing extraordinary research funding programs; translating evidence to practice via clinical practice guidelines; impacting systems of care through quality programs, certification, and implementation; leading important advocacy efforts at federal, state and local levels; and building global coalitions around cardiovascular and stroke science and public health.
- The Advisory offers a brief overview of potential challenges and opportunities in the coming years and the response needed from the medical and scientific community to ensure optimal patient care, science and research integrity and advancement, and health equity.
Presidential Advisory The American Heart Association at 100
Written by AHA Presidents, this centennial Presidential Advisory chronicles the history of cardiovascular and stroke science over the past century and the American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) historic journey as one of the largest and long-standing public health organizations in the world.