• In an effort to ease the financial burden on students and increase the number of underrepresented minorities in medicine, the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women and Macy's, its national sponsor, are offering the Go Red Multicultural Scholarship Fund. (nwasianweekly.com)
  • The American Heart Association's campaign helps break down complex fat information, focusing initially on the bad fats and healthier alternatives. (news-medical.net)
  • The American Heart Association recently presented a medallion to leadership at Yale New Haven Health in appreciation of our Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) becoming the first donor to the Heart Association's Second Century Campaign. (ynhh.org)
  • When high blood pressure was induced in young mice, they had bone loss and osteoporosis-related bone damage comparable to older mice, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022 conference. (vanderbilt.edu)
  • Dr. André L. Churchwell recently represented Vanderbilt at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions national conference, where he shared his expertise as a physician and as the university's vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer. (vanderbilt.edu)
  • Seven central Indiana residents were recognized for living healthier lives and inspiring others as part of the American Heart Association's 'Real People. (unitedhealthgroup.com)
  • Seven central Indiana residents were selected as winners of the American Heart Association's 'Real People. (unitedhealthgroup.com)
  • Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. (amnews.com)
  • Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center also received the American Heart Association's Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll award. (amnews.com)
  • In addition, EMRMC also received the American Heart Association's Target: Type 2 Honor Roll award. (amnews.com)
  • The National UNITY Council Southwest Representative Chenoa Scippio started attending planning meetings for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Native Women event taking place in February. (unityinc.org)
  • Since 2004, the American Heart Association's signature women's initiative, Go Red for Women, has addressed the awareness and clinical care gaps of women's greatest health threat, cardiovascular disease (CVD). (goredforwomen.org)
  • The American Heart Association's goal was to raise $200,000 this year. (wjtv.com)
  • From Sept. 1 through Oct. 15, customers at approximately 5,700 Advance Auto Parts and independently owned Carquest stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico are invited to support the American Heart Association's "Life is Why" campaign and help fight heart disease and stroke by donating $1, $5, $10 at checkout, or rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar. (aftermarketnews.com)
  • Funds raised through the American Heart Association's "Life is Why" campaign help support innovative research and lifesaving tools and information needed to improve cardiovascular health for millions of Americans. (aftermarketnews.com)
  • Moore & Van Allen was recognized as a national Fit-Friendly Worksite at the American Heart Association's 2013 Worksite Wellness Symposium in May. (mvalaw.com)
  • We are honored to be named one of the American Heart Association's national Fit-Friendly Worksites, and highly value our relationship with AHA. (mvalaw.com)
  • Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. (hamiltonhealth.com)
  • Hamilton is dedicated to improving the quality of care for our stroke patients by implementing the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke initiative," said Meagan Darnell, Stroke Program coordinator. (hamiltonhealth.com)
  • The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's premier event for raising funds to save lives. (morrisjames.com)
  • Martha Wofford, President and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and American Heart Association 2023 Heart Walk Chair joined The Rhode Show to discuss why it's so important to get involved. (wpri.com)
  • JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) - People laced up their sneakers for the 2023 Metro Jackson Heart Walk on Saturday. (wjtv.com)
  • The company began its support of the American Heart Association in 2018 and is financially committed to supporting this cause through 2023. (aftermarketnews.com)
  • Morris James sponsored the 2023 American Heart Association Heart Walk on Sunday, October 8, at Tubman Garrett Park on the Wilmington Riverfront. (morrisjames.com)
  • Association Mission: Lifeline Program," published in the January 8, 2019, issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2020, Advance Auto Parts, through the generosity of its team members and customers, raised approximately $1.4 million for the American Heart Association - a 38% increase compared to 2019. (aftermarketnews.com)
  • By Jennifer Robinson, MD, MPH In the winter of 2013, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released new guidelines for treating blood cholesterol. (cdc.gov)
  • In fact, the American College of Cardiology hospitals by EMS, from 93 to 84 minutes. (cdc.gov)
  • We can't fight heart disease and stroke without you! (heart.org)
  • The American Heart Association (AHA) is a nonprofit organization in the United States that funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. (wikipedia.org)
  • The primary precursor was the Association for the Prevention and Relief of Heart Disease, formed in New York City in 1915, to study whether patients with heart disease could safely return to work. (wikipedia.org)
  • The American Heart Association is the oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke in the United States. (weforum.org)
  • These stories highlight the faces of heart disease. (heart.org)
  • By Francesca Minas, American Heart Association Northwest Asian Weekly Only a little over half are aware that heart disease is the leading killer of women, responsible for one of every three women's deaths annually. (nwasianweekly.com)
  • Believe that heart disease is a "man's disease" is still a common misperception. (nwasianweekly.com)
  • Both trans and saturated fats raise LDLs, the bad cholesterol, and increase the risk of developing heart disease. (news-medical.net)
  • Throughout the pandemic, deaths from heart disease and stroke have risen significantly and people are reporting lower physical and emotional wellness. (wkbw.com)
  • Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death and disability in the nation. (wpri.com)
  • In the United States, the first leading cause of death is heart disease and the third is stroke. (wpri.com)
  • Adams-Stokes Disease, also called Stokes-Adams disease, refers to a heart block or other arrhythmia that can slow the heart rate considerably, causing fainting (syncope) or convulsions. (stroke.org)
  • The Finn Collier Service Award was created in memory of Finn Collier, a fierce advocate for the American Heart Association who lost his battle with heart disease at just seven years old. (ukathletics.com)
  • As a survivor himself, he has first-hand knowledge of the trials and tribulations heart disease can cause. (ukathletics.com)
  • Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, causing one in three deaths each year. (unitedhealthgroup.com)
  • however, up to 80 percent of heart disease is preventable by making small changes to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. (unitedhealthgroup.com)
  • Last December, Bohannon's triglyceride reading was more than 400 and his LDL, or bad cholesterol, was 250, putting him at high risk for heart disease and stroke. (unitedhealthgroup.com)
  • She is a passionate, committed and collaborative academic who works at the forefront of knowledge generation for older adults with heart disease to prevent cognitive impairment. (rush.edu)
  • Heart failure occurs in adults due to effects of smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and coronary artery disease. (stroke.org)
  • Children with health conditions such as muscular dystrophy, Kawasaki disease or specific genetic disorders can eventually also develop problems with the heart muscle. (stroke.org)
  • The main benefit over current methods is that these tools can be easily used in cell models that are relevant to study heart or lung disease, which has been an important limitation in the field. (bu.edu)
  • Greyhound Grad Carla Anaya is making a difference as youth market director of the American Heart Association for Southern Arizona, where she provides heart health curriculum, activities and equipment to 180 schools in the area to help prevent heart disease and strokes for future generations. (enmu.edu)
  • Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms. (goredforwomen.org)
  • Your purchase of every official Go Red for Women ® product supports the fight to end heart disease and stroke in women. (goredforwomen.org)
  • Funds raised will support lifesaving research to help fight heart disease and stroke. (aftermarketnews.com)
  • Deaths from heart disease in 2020 increased dramatically and were the highest reported in 20 years, according to the CDC. (aftermarketnews.com)
  • In addition, a growing number of studies suggest many COVID-19 survivors experience some type of heart damage, even if they did not have underlying heart disease and were not sick enough to be hospitalized. (aftermarketnews.com)
  • Our commitment to heart health is personal as heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. and affects our Advance team members in a similar fashion," said Tom Greco, president and CEO of Advance Auto Parts and American Heart Association National Board Member. (aftermarketnews.com)
  • We are looking forward to another record-setting fundraising campaign as we take action in the fight against heart disease and stroke. (aftermarketnews.com)
  • We understand that heart disease is America's No. 1 killer, and a lack of knowledge and physical inactivity only increases the risk. (mvalaw.com)
  • The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke - America's No. 1 and No. 4 killers. (mvalaw.com)
  • I also agree with Matt that this was likely spurious as there was no significant difference in CV death or death from coronary heart disease. (medscape.com)
  • The diagnosis is confirmed regardless of the pulmonary arterial pressure, as long as it is accompanied by a right-to-left shunt and absence of congenital heart disease. (medscape.com)
  • Echocardiography is considered the most reliable noninvasive test to establish the diagnosis, assess cardiac function, and exclude associated structural heart disease. (medscape.com)
  • If you have heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, you can take steps to lower your risk for stroke. (cdc.gov)
  • If you have certain heart conditions, such as coronary artery disease or atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), your health care team may recommend medical treatment or surgery. (cdc.gov)
  • Heart disease and stroke are the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, respectively. (cdc.gov)
  • When combined with other NHANES data, the prevalence of low-dose aspirin use for both primary and secondary prevention can be estimated, as well as the prevalence of aspirin use in key population subgroups: those with coronary artery disease, angina, heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. (cdc.gov)
  • Survey participants between 20 and 39 years of age who reported having a history of coronary heart disease, heart attack, angina, and/or stroke were also eligible. (cdc.gov)
  • Overview of Congenital Cardiovascular Anomalies Congenital heart disease is the most common congenital anomaly, occurring in almost 1% of live births ( 1). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Among birth defects, congenital heart disease is the leading cause of infant mortality. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In 2021 she was appointed to the Rush AHA Heart Walk Steering Committee and led the Rush University College of Nursing Heart Walk Team . (rush.edu)
  • Une recherche documentaire a été effectuée dans PubMed de 1980 à 2021 en utilisant diverses combinaisons de termes MeSH comme tabac, diabète, hypertension, dyslipidémie, trouble dépressif majeur, trouble bipolaire, schizophrénie. (who.int)
  • Because of his heart condition and how supported he felt through his surgery and recovery he began volunteering with the Lexington chapter of the American Heart Association in 2020. (ukathletics.com)
  • The NHANES 2017-Mar 2020 Preventive Aspirin Use questionnaire data (P_RXQASA) provides self-reported information on low-dose aspirin taken to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • The American Stroke Association, created as a division in 1997, brings together the organization's stroke-related activities. (weforum.org)
  • Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines. (amnews.com)
  • American Stroke Association guidelines on transient ischemic attacks. (ubc.ca)
  • According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States. (hamiltonhealth.com)
  • Nearly all of the remaining patients initially of STEMI, rapid and direct transport to percutaneous brought to non-PCI-capable hospitals were transferred to PCI- coronary intervention (PCI, or heart stent)-capable capable hospitals, and the time to transfer dropped from 130 hospitals, and administration of fibrinolytic therapy to 112 minutes. (cdc.gov)
  • As an AHA Training Center, we ensure that CPR classes are taught to American Heart Association standards and that each CPR class we offer meets or exceed the quality demanded by the nation's leading CPR training agency. (roguecc.edu)
  • Horsey is currently on the watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy, given to the nation's top community servant, and the Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team. (ukathletics.com)
  • The American Heart Association is the nation's most strongly supported voluntary health organization. (hstalks.com)
  • Recommendations regarding limiting saturated fats and cholesterol emerged from a series of epidemiological studies in the 1950s, and related American Heart Association dietary guidelines emerged between 1957 and 1961. (wikipedia.org)
  • All health/medical information on this website has been reviewed and approved by the American Heart Association, based on scientific research and American Heart Association guidelines. (heart.org)
  • WASHINGTON , Oct. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross and American Heart Association announced changes to guidelines for administering first aid . (prnewswire.com)
  • Data collection took place through a structured interview using a form designed based on the American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation . (bvsalud.org)
  • Results of search for 'au:'American Heart Association. (who.int)
  • From 2008 to 2012, the authors collected ACTION-GWTG data reperfusion (restoration of blood flow to the heart) on 147,466 patients admitted for STEMI at 485 Mission: Lifeline in response to a ST-segment-¬elevation myocardial hospitals across 46 states, representing 656 systems of care. (cdc.gov)
  • infarction (STEMI, a type of heart attack) can reduce the Over the 5-year period, there was a 26% increase in the use of size of the infarction and the incidence of mortality. (cdc.gov)
  • On Saturday, September 17th, a team of Kent State employees and students will participate in the Second Annual 2016 Portage County Heart Walk. (kent.edu)
  • On November 30, 2009, The American Heart Association announced a new cardiac arrest awareness campaign called Be the Beat. (wikipedia.org)
  • Participants must have current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Card, as well as an understanding of ECG interpretation and emergency cardiac pharmacology. (roguecc.edu)
  • Vanderbilt researchers used genetics tools and biobanks with linked electronic health records to explore the associations between statins and noncardiovascular diseases. (vanderbilt.edu)
  • Approximately 120 million people in the U.S. have one or more cardiovascular diseases, which may place them at higher risk for contracting COVID-19," said Dr. Robert A. Harrington, president of the American Heart Association. (wkyc.com)
  • By raising money for research, patient education, and public and professional informational sessions, the Roundtable is able to reach millions of individuals suffering from heart-related diseases as well as anyone generally concerned about their heart health. (hstalks.com)
  • Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 killer of Americans, and stroke is the third leading cause of death in Delaware. (morrisjames.com)
  • Cardiomyopathy is the name for diseases of the heart muscle. (medlineplus.gov)
  • These diseases enlarge your heart muscle or make it thicker and more rigid than normal. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Heart attacks , high blood pressure , infections, and other diseases can all cause cardiomyopathy. (medlineplus.gov)
  • She has also received several honors, including the Midwest Nursing Research Society New Investigator Award and the American Heart Association Best Nursing Abstract. (rush.edu)
  • DALLAS - The American Heart Association announced on Tuesday that they are dedicating $2.5 million to research in hopes to better understand the COVID-19 virus and how it affects the body, specifically the heart and brain. (wkyc.com)
  • Over the past year, the American Heart Association has underscored its commitment to a culture of well-being through communications, policies, and other resources - all to support the diverse needs of communities across the Greater Philadelphia region. (heart.org)
  • The medallion recognizes the HVC's commitment and generosity in transforming the future of heart health and its role as a catalyst for change in communities throughout Connecticut. (ynhh.org)
  • The College of Public Health has made a commitment to help raise $12,500 for the American Heart Association through the Portage County Heart Walk. (kent.edu)
  • We are incredibly pleased to recognize Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke," said Steven Messe, M.D., volunteer chairperson of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group and professor of neurology and director of fellowships of neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. (amnews.com)
  • We are grateful to the Advance Auto Parts team members and customers for their shared commitment to community health and lifesaving research," said Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association. (aftermarketnews.com)
  • This American Heart Association sponsorship reflects the firm's enduring commitment to heart health," says Kim Hoffman , Partner at Morris James. (morrisjames.com)
  • On average, American adults consume approximately 2.2 percent of total calories from trans fat and four to five times as much saturated fat a day -- far more than the limits recommended by the American Heart Association. (news-medical.net)
  • The award honors children and young adults who go above and beyond to support the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association. (ukathletics.com)
  • This campaign focuses on empowering Black adults to pursue heart-healthy lifestyles on their own terms-to find what works best individually and consistently-as they live to their own beat. (cdc.gov)
  • Earlier this year Columbia Forest Products' received a certificate of appreciation for their efforts in the Relay for Life, a national fundraiser sponsored by the American Cancer Society. (columbiaforestproducts.com)
  • Not only do I get to share this information with them, I get to do it in a fun and exciting way that helps them learn it and implement it in their lives," said Carla, who previously worked as a community manager for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and as a development associate for the Children's Grief Center of New Mexico. (enmu.edu)
  • The recipients were introduced at the Indianapolis Heart Walk Saturday, Sept. 9, and will represent the American Heart Association as ambassadors at select events in 2017 and 2018. (unitedhealthgroup.com)
  • The Heart Walk is a free, family-friendly event that is open to the public. (metrofamilymagazine.com)
  • Activities include the featured "heart healthy" walk, interactive health fair, vendor expo and live entertainment. (metrofamilymagazine.com)
  • The American Heart Association hosted the mile-long walk. (wjtv.com)
  • Finishing among the top 10 companies in funds raised, First Bank employees raised $12,151 during the recently concluded American Heart Association Heart Walk campaign. (dailyjournalonline.com)
  • The campaign culminated on May 14 with the annual Heart Walk in Forest Park. (dailyjournalonline.com)
  • Moore & Van Allen's growing wellness initiative is a good example of such leadership," stated American Heart Association (AHA) Senior Heart Walk Director, Kathy Jetton. (mvalaw.com)
  • Moore & Van Allen also participates in the Greater Charlotte Heart Ball and Heart Walk annually. (mvalaw.com)
  • The funds raised through the Heart Walk support vital research, Hands-Only CPR training, medical breakthroughs, and more. (morrisjames.com)
  • back row l to r) Rick Huffman, Ken Frank, Ivan Bohannon, Philip Thomas (Photo courtesy of American Heart Association). (unitedhealthgroup.com)
  • Images may be cropped and must include the American Heart Association courtesy. (heart.org)
  • Shannon Halloway , PhD, RN, FAHA, has been named as a Fellow of the American Heart Association (AHA) and a member of the Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing. (rush.edu)
  • I am honored to be a new Fellow of the American Heart Association and will continue my research and volunteer work in pursuit of cardiovascular health. (rush.edu)
  • Join us in congratulating Dr. Ravid in being elected as a Fellow of the American Heart Association through the Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Fellowship! (bu.edu)
  • Atrial flutter may present with a heartbeat that's overly fast, irregular or with heart palpitations (feeling a hard, fast or irregular heartbeat in the chest). (stroke.org)
  • Common in children, this type of irregular heart rhythm refers to changes in the heart rate during breathing. (stroke.org)
  • Irregular heartbeats, which happen when the heart's electrical system is either abnormal from birth or damaged by infection, causing the heart to beat too slow or too fast. (stroke.org)
  • Irregular heartbeat or heart sounds. (stroke.org)
  • Procter & Gamble turned cottonseeds from a waste product of cotton production into something that could be sold as a supposedly "heart-healthy" alternative to its competition - animal fats, which were mostly saturated. (wikipedia.org)
  • A healthy heart is cleanly divided into a right and left side, each with an upper and lower section. (stroke.org)
  • Combining genetic testing with information from electronic health records revealed undiagnosed heart rhythm disorders and new conditions associated with inherited cancer gene mutations. (vanderbilt.edu)
  • Tomorrow is the first day of American Heart Month and the American Heart Association wants you to reclaim your rhythm. (wkbw.com)
  • This noninvasive test can reveal irregularities in your heart rhythm. (stroke.org)
  • These defects cause a type of heart failure called over-circulation failure, which is when oxygenated and de-oxygenated blood mix inside the heart rather than remaining separate to circulate through the body properly. (stroke.org)
  • Recognizing the need for a national organization to share research and promote findings, the American Heart Association was formed in 1924 by six cardiologists representing several of these precursor groups. (wikipedia.org)
  • Research is the very foundation of the American Heart Association and, given our global mission, this rapid response grant is an unprecedented but logical move for the organization in these extraordinary times. (wkyc.com)
  • As the nation moves to significantly reduce trans fat consumption, the American Heart Association is launching "Face The Fats," an educational campaign to teach consumers how to minimize trans fat in their diet, while avoiding the unintended health consequence of defaulting to more saturated fat. (news-medical.net)
  • Among the campaign's top priorities is to encourage replacement of trans fat-laden partially hydrogenated vegetable oils with oils high in unsaturated fats -- monounsaturated and polyunsaturated -- as stated in today's Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. (news-medical.net)
  • And all too often we load up on fats that aren't very good for us, passing up more healthful varieties," said campaign spokesperson and celebrity chef Alton Brown, who developed recipes that also are featured on http://www.americanheart.org/FaceTheFats . (news-medical.net)
  • He went through open-heart surgery on April 8, 2018 and was even told by a few doctors that his football career was over. (ukathletics.com)
  • Singletary also serves as chair of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council's First Aid Subcouncil. (prnewswire.com)
  • Find out what normal resting and maximum heart rates are for your age and how exercise intensity and other factors affect heart rate. (heart.org)
  • In the age category closest to yours, read across to find your target heart rates. (heart.org)
  • How do I find my pulse or heart rate? (heart.org)
  • Burger and Starbird's The Heart of Mathematics opens with mock Internet pages that allow readers to "surf" highlighted topics in each of the book's main chapters: 1) Fun and Games: an introduction to rigorous thought, 2) Number Contemplation, 3) Infinity, 4) Geometric Gems, 5) Contortions of Space, 6) Chaos & Fractals, and 7) Risky Business. (maa.org)
  • The journal includes the proceedings of a trans fat conference that the American Heart Association convened to better understand the challenges the country faces as it moves to oils without trans fat. (news-medical.net)
  • If we can spread awareness and teach just the basics of heart health, I feel like I've done my job and I feel like I've committed to the goals of spreading awareness and saving lives," Horsey said. (ukathletics.com)
  • February is also Heart Health month and your Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Lake Houston studio is proud to take part in bringing awareness to the power of exercise for optimal heart health! (fredastaire.com)
  • The American Heart Association established the Fit-Friendly program specifically to honor a company's progressive leadership in stressing the importance of health and wellness among employees, and for then providing the tools to make it happen. (mvalaw.com)
  • American Heart Journal [electronic resource]. (who.int)
  • American Journal of Emergency Medicine. (cdc.gov)
  • It usually means your heart muscle is in better condition and doesn't have to work as hard to maintain a steady beat. (heart.org)
  • Junior offensive guard Kenneth Horsey has been awarded the Finn Collier Service Award by the American Heart Association in recognition of his work to support its lifesaving mission - to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. (ukathletics.com)
  • Horsey, who hails from Sanford, Florida has a remarkable comeback story that has inspired his community service work for heart health. (ukathletics.com)
  • But to understand how heart failure presents itself in children, it's important to first know how a heart should work. (stroke.org)
  • The American Heart Association ran a bulletin campaign in Connecticut to promote their Go Red for Women initiative. (lamar.com)
  • As part of the campaign, First Bank employees at all Missouri and Illinois branches sold donation hearts throughout February. (dailyjournalonline.com)
  • Advance Auto Parts has announced its annual in-store donation campaign in support of the American Heart Association. (aftermarketnews.com)
  • On October 28, 2009, The American Heart Association and the Ad Council launched a hands-only CPR public service announcement and website. (wikipedia.org)
  • His parents rushed him to the emergency room where doctors ultimately found a growth on one of his heart valves. (ukathletics.com)
  • Valves do this by preventing the backward flow of blood inside the heart. (stroke.org)
  • Leaky or narrowed heart valves. (stroke.org)