Founded in 1974, the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., (ABC) is a nonprofit organization with an international membership of over 1,800 health professionals, lay members of the community (Community Health Advocates), corporate members, and institutional members. The ABC is dedicated to eliminating the disparities related to cardiovascular disease in all people of color.
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Trusted organizations and materials to help you learn about heart health, blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease prevention.
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An underdiagnosed heart condition that disproportionately affects Black Americans. Learn about symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.
CardioSmart is the patient engagement program of the American College of Cardiology. Their mission is to support personalized care through patient and clinician partnerships. Patients and clinicians can find information about heart conditions, resources to support important health care conversations.
Million Hearts® is a national initiative co-led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes within 5 years. Click the link for videos on Personal Stories, Blood Pressure Control, and Risks for Heart Disease & Stroke.
The National Institute of Health is part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Visit the following links to learn more about high blood pressure, heart-healthy living, or anything health from A-Z. This is a great resource for health information and materials to download.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood disorders and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.
The American Heart Association 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.
Target: BP™ is a national initiative formed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) in response to the high prevalence of uncontrolled blood pressure (BP). Resources including fact sheets and videos, along with handouts can be found at the link below.
The mission of the Family Heart Foundation is to save generations of families from heart disease through timely identification and improved care of familial hypercholesterolemia and elevated lipoprotein(a). The Family Heart Foundation is pioneering research, advocacy, and education to help prevent heart attacks and strokes.