Jul 24, 2024
On June 5, the Association formalized an MOU with the Oman Energy Association (OPAL) to create a standardized first aid curriculum, equipping employees with lifesaving skills through the Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED course.
Jul 24, 2024
Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital (SKSH) became the first in the UAE to earn the GWTG-CAD Silver Award, highlighting its commitment to improving cardiac care through evidence-based practices and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Jun 27, 2024
At SIAC's 31st Congress, the Association and SIAC addressed disparities in women's cardiovascular care, highlighting female leadership, advocacy through the Corazón de Mamá campaign, and webinars by Dr. Johanna Contreras on “Hola Doctor.”
Jun 27, 2024
The American Stroke Association's International Stroke Center Certification, aligned with the RES-Q registry, provides a framework to improve stroke care by streamlining data entry and enhancing patient-focused outcomes.
May 29, 2024
Last year, the Association expanded its International Quality Improvement efforts in Asia Pacific by entering India, supported by Dr. Suresh and his family, through a pilot program aimed at helping four hospitals establish care protocols and achieve accreditation as Chest Pain and/or Stroke Centers.
May 29, 2024
On May 2, Dr. Suresh was honored with the Ron Haddock International Impact Award and the Dr. Creighton B. Wright Award for his contributions to global cardiovascular care, aiming to extend life-saving practices from 300 million to three billion people worldwide.
Apr 29, 2024
The ACAN aims to improve care for time-sensitive conditions in low-resource settings through the Basic Emergency Care (BEC) course, developed by WHO and partners, with the Association encouraging its global instructors to teach these lifesaving skills.
Apr 29, 2024
This initiative emphasizes shared decision-making, aligning medical treatment with patients' values to promote health equity, improve satisfaction, and enhance outcomes, urging healthcare professionals to prioritize patient-centered care.
Mar 27, 2024
Held on March 8-10, 2024, the event united regional and global experts to discuss advancing cardiovascular care, with AHA President Joseph C. Wu highlighting stem cells, genomics, and AI innovations, alongside key discussions on iPSCs, cardiac arrest outcomes.
Mar 27, 2024
This assembly followed a 2022 meeting on cardiac care standards, recognizing 10 hospitals excelling in AHA’s Get With The Guidelines®-Coronary Artery Disease initiative, with key leaders and experts emphasizing the importance of collaboration and uniform treatment standards for health equity.
