In 1960, Implantable Pacemakers Make Way: The first successful surgeries for completely implantable pacemakers are reported by Dr. William Chardack, who received funding from the American Heart Association.

Also in 1960, The Beginning of Artificial Heart Valve Replacements: The first successful artificial heart valve replacement is performed by Dr. Albert Starr, who received support from the AHA to develop the mechanical heart valve with hydraulic engineer Lowell Edwards.

Eat Better: Nutrient-dense foods are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients important for health, without too much saturated fat, added sugars and sodium. Try switching white bread, rice and pasta with whole-wheat bread, whole grain pasta and brown rice. 

Learn to eat more nutrient-dense foods

Move More: Try the 10-Minute Workout. Boost your heart rate and brain power with this quick home workout. 

Work-out in no time

Be Well: Deciding to quit is just the first step the rest of the path to successfully quitting may not be as easy for you. But we re here to help! For starters, you can call a “Quitline. Check out these resources if you or someone you love needs help to quit smoking.

Help! I Want to Quit Smoking!

Eat Better: Try making delicious, heart-healthy turkey cutlets and gravy for dinner tonight. 

Let's cook healthy!

Move More: Having trouble making time for physical activity? Set an alarm on your phone or schedule it on your calendar and treat it like any other important appointment. 

More tips to keep active

Be Well: Take the first step towards a healthier heart with the American Heart Association s 'Check. Change. Control. calculator. Discover how simple changes can make a big difference in understanding and improving your blood pressure and overall health. 

Learn to eat more nutrient-dense foods

Eat Better: We all know we need to be eating more veggies. Learn how to sneak more vegetables into meals. For instance, try swapping part of the ground beef or turkey in your meatloaf, burgers or meatballs with finely chopped, cooked mushrooms.

Sneak more vegetables into meals

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