Oct 24, 2026
A United Arab Emirates hospital is first to earn certification internationally from the American Heart Association as a Hypertension Practice Center. The recognition, for Al Dhafra Family Medicine Center in Madinat Zayed City.
Sep 1, 2026
110 participants joined 25 instructors in a pivotal American Heart Association–guided Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) class in Italy this spring, highlighting the impact of the Association’s international collaboration.
Sep 1, 2026
One of the American Heart Association’s dual certifications in India, The Apollo Hospitals at Bannerghatta in Bengaluru recently was recognized as a Comprehensive Chest Pain Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Sep 1, 2026
To improve heart health worldwide, science must move more quickly and equitably into clinical practice, American Heart Association leaders said at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026 in Munich.
Sep 1, 2026
American Heart Association international initiatives support each critical step in the path translating scientific discovery into better patient outcomes, Association representatives told audiences at the ESC Congress 2026.
Aug 5, 2026
Collaboration between the American Heart Association and the Interamerican Society of Cardiology (SIAC) was on full display at the Interamerican Congress of Cardiology. Participants included Dr. Manesh Patel, American Heart Association; Dr. Ana G. Múnera Echeverri, SIAC; Dr. Johanna Contreras.
Jun 30, 2026
Dr. Johanna Contreras received the Ron Haddock International Impact Award at the American Heart Association’s National Volunteer Awards on 23 June. She was honored for advancing equitable heart care, especially for women, through collaboration, trust and initiatives such as Corazón de Mamá.
Jun 30, 2026
The American Heart Association and International Federation for Emergency Medicine gathering to celebrate the signing of the memorandum of understanding.
May 25, 2026
Global leaders gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, in mid-May, ahead of the World Health Assembly, to advance cardiovascular health and acute care. New input from the Acute Care Action Network, World Health Organization priorities and a major congenital heart disease report signaled urgent.
Apr 26, 2026
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre is enhancing resuscitation training through HeartCode® Complete, enabling flexible, simulation-based learning for healthcare professionals. The program supports consistent, high-quality training while improving accessibility and learner confidence.