Global pact to boost emergency care
Jun 30, 2026
The American Heart Association and International Federation for Emergency Medicine gathering to celebrate the signing of the memorandum of understanding.
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Spotlighting an international honoree
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.
Global leaders advance heart health at summit
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.
King Faisal Hospital implements HeartCode® Complete for CPR training
Apr 26, 2026
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre is enhancing resuscitation training through HeartCode® Complete, enabling flexible, simulation-based learning for health care professionals. The program supports consistent, high-quality training while improving accessibility and learner confidence.
Heart Association Guidelines rollout events continue around the world
Apr 26, 2026
The American Heart Association expanded the global rollout of the 2025 CPR and ECC Guidelines through forums across Europe and Asia. Events focused on implementation, training and systems of care.
Heart Association highlights quality care among other initiatives at Japan meeting
Mar 29, 2026
The American Heart Association strengthened collaboration with the Japanese Circulation Society, advancing cardiovascular science, education and quality improvement. Joint sessions.
Hospitals drive progress in Japan’s heart failure care
Mar 29, 2026
Hospitals in Japan are advancing heart failure care through guideline-driven treatment and quality improvement initiatives. Recognition through Get With The Guidelines® and participation in certification efforts highlight growing collaboration to improve outcomes and expand access to high-quality.
New AIS guidance leads advances at conference
Feb 23, 2026
Global stroke leaders gathered at the International Stroke Conference to share advances in cerebrovascular science and unveil updated acute ischemic stroke guidance. New recommendations.
Regional guideline forums drive emergency care progress
Feb 23, 2026
The American Heart Association launched regional forums across MENA, India and Japan to advance implementation of the 2025 CPR and ECC Guidelines. More than 2,000 health professionals participated in trainings focused on education.
First Heart Failure Center certified outside U.S.
Jan 26, 2026
The American Heart Association certified its first Comprehensive Heart Failure Center outside the United States, marking a major milestone in expanding evidence-based heart failure care globally. Leading hospitals in Mexico.