Heart and Stroke Initiatives | American Heart Association Hawaii

From humble beginnings, the American Heart Association has grown into the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 33 million volunteers and supporters as well as our more than 3,400 employees. Learn more about our impact over time. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. From pioneering precision cardiovascular medicine to accelerating drug discovery, we’re leading bold innovations to improve health and wellbeing worldwide. In short, we provide vital tools and information to help people make lifestyle choices that lead to longer, healthier lives. We also advocate for stronger policies that protect and improve the health of our communities by educating lawmakers, policymakers and th