American Heart Association
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The American Heart Association (AHA) is a non-profit organization in the United States that fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."The American Heart Association publishes a standard for providing basic and advanced life support, including standards for proper performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Most widely accepted certification for basic life support (BLS). The AHA is now also a provider of training for first aid, in addition to CPR.The AHA also operates an affiliated organization, the American Stroke Association, which focuses on care, research and prevention of strokes.Dr. Timothy Gardner, M.D. is the current President of the American Heart Association.* Automated external defibrillator (AED)* Basic life support, a standard published by the AHA* Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), a standard published by the AHA* AHA-1, an AHA-proposed diet*[http://www.americanheart.org/ Official website]*[http://www.strokeassociation.org/ American Stroke Association Web site]*[http://www.onlineaha.org/ American Heart Association Training Web Site]
February 20
an opinion of American Heart Association was approved It is appropriate to prescribe cholesterol-reducing medicines for children. The American Heart Association statement recommends statins as first-line treatment for children who meet criteria for starting lipid-lowering drug therapy
January 23
an opinion of American Heart Association was approved Tobacco companies should be liable for smoke-related health problems. Smokers who have been deceived by Big Tobacco’s dubious marketing practices are now in a better position to hold the industry accountable.
December 1, 2008
an opinion of American Heart Association was approved Nintendo Wii should be considered a form of exercise. While it may sound like nothing more than a glorified video game, Nintendo has partnered with the American Heart Association to support its efforts to promote a healthy and active lifestyle
July 2, 2008
an opinion of American Heart Association was approved Pets do improve their owners' health. Provide an important source of emotional support
May 12, 2008
an opinion of American Heart Association was approved Chain restaurants should be required to display calorie counts on their menus. Supports the New York City's Board of Health ruling
April 21, 2008
an opinion of American Heart Association was approved The FDA should not ban aspartame. "Extensive investigation hasn't shown any serious side effects from aspartame."
April 7, 2008
an opinion of American Heart Association was approved Women should abstain from drinking alcohol during pregnancy. "Pregnant women shouldn't drink alcohol in any form."
an opinion of American Heart Association was approved There are no potential benefits to drinking red wine. "American Heart Association does not recommend drinking wine"
March 24, 2008
an opinion of American Heart Association was approved Positive thinking can improve your health. Red Dress Campaign promotes Positivity as health benefit
an opinion of American Heart Association was approved Governments should ban trans fats in commercially-prepared foods. Supports regulatory efforts to ban trans fats
January 24, 2008
an opinion of American Heart Association was approved The government should impose smoking bans. Important step in protecting public health
September 6, 2007
an opinion of American Heart Association was approved The FDA should regulate tobacco products. AHA supports legislation granting FDA control to regulate tobacco
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