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Cardiovascular health for everyone

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The leading voice in the field of global cardiovascular health

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Help us achieve our vision of cardiovascular health for everyone

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A global community dedicated to the treatment, prevention and control of CVD

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WORLD HEART REPORT 2026

WORLD HEART REPORT 2026

Congenital Heart Disease

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55th Ten-day International Teaching Seminar

55th Ten-day International Teaching Seminar

Applications are now open for the 55th Ten-day International Teaching Seminar on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention in Australia.

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WORLD HEART SUMMIT

WORLD HEART SUMMIT

11th edition of the World Heart Summit : 16 - 17 May 2026 - Geneva, Switzerland

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Christ the Redeemer sunset view over Rio De Janerio - World Congress of Cardiology 2026

World Congress of Cardiology 2026

Hosted by WHF and Brazilian Society of Cardiology - Brazil 2026

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World RHD Congress Announcement with Derbarl

2nd RHD World Congress

Hosted by WHF and Heart Foundation of Australia - Perth 2026

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Heart Café at ACC 2026

Heart Café at ACC 2026

Set within a relaxed and interactive environment, the Heart Café provides a dedicated platform to address pressing challenges in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and global health.

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Long COVID and Cardiovascular Disease: What We Know Now

Long COVID and Cardiovascular Disease: What We Know Now

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World Adherence Day

World Adherence Day

Adherence - staying on track with your healthcare plan.

Explore our exclusive materials on Adherence Day to stay informed and equipped to maintain heart health!


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World Heart Report 2025

World Heart Report 2025

A set of evidence-based resources and ready-to-use materials designed to support policymakers, civil society, and health advocates.

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High-Level UN Meeting

ADOPTED: UN Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health

The Fourth United Nations Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases and the promotion of mental health and well-being marks a watershed moment for international collaboration to tackle the world’s number one killer, cardiovascular disease (CVD).

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EU Cardiovascular Health Plan

WHF welcomes the first EU Cardiovascular Health Plan

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World Heart Observatory

World Heart Observatory

The first global data hub for cardiovascular disease.

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World Heart Vision 2030

Driving Policy Change

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Accelerating Action on Stroke Through a WHO Resolution

Accelerating Action on Stroke Through a WHO Resolution

This constituency statement was led and delivered by the World Stroke Organization, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under...

21 May 2026 | mzelenkovski

Stroke

From Declaration to Implementation: Strengthening Circulatory Health in NCD Responses

From Declaration to Implementation: Strengthening Circulatory Health in NCD Responses

This constituency statement was led and delivered by the International Society of Nephrology, with contributions from the World Heart Federation,...

21 May 2026 | mzelenkovski

Noncommunicable Diseases

Turning NCD Commitments into Action: Delivering on the 2025 Political Declaration

Turning NCD Commitments into Action: Delivering on the 2025 Political Declaration

This constituency statement was led and delivered by NCD Alliance, with contributions from the World Heart Federation, under agenda item...

21 May 2026 | mzelenkovski

20.5m

deaths every year from CVD

33%

of all deaths are from CVD

Our vision

Cardiovascular health for everyone

We believe every human being should have access to the information, care and treatment they need to keep their heart healthy, regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, education or income. At the World Heart Federation, we work tirelessly to ensure the global population is provided with accurate and up to date details and data on cardiovascular diseases.

Who we are

Urban Centers: The Frontline in the Fight Against Cardiovascular Disease

Urban centres, where the vast majority of the world’s population now resides, are the frontline in our fight against cardiovascular disease. By harnessing a wide array of sectors—not just healthcare, but also urban planning, environment, and technology—we can make significant strides towards healthier populations, curb preventable diseases, and significantly reduce premature loss of life.

– DR JAGAT NARULA, PRESIDENT, WORLD HEART FEDERATION
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Joining forces to help people live longer, better, healthier lives.

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Key Topics

Air Pollution

Air Pollution

Chagas Disease

Chagas Disease

Cholesterol

Cholesterol

COVID-19

COVID-19

Diabetes

Diabetes

Healthy Diet

Healthy Diet

Heart Failure

Heart Failure

Hypertension

Hypertension

Obesity

Obesity

Prevention

Prevention

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Tobacco

Tobacco

Women & CVD

Women & CVD

The most common heart attack symptom, in both men and women, is some type of chest pain, pressure or discomfort. But chest pain is not always the most noticeable symptom, especially in women, who are more likely to experience it as pressure or tightness in the chest. They may even have no chest pain at […]

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