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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 areThe World Heart Federation is the voice of the global cardiovascular community.
Our Members are our strength and our priority is to build strong health systems so that everyone has access to prevention and care. Guided by science, our values of care, equity, community, integrity, and aspiration inspire us to continue building on results. Together, we can achieve cardiovascular health for everyone.
– PROF DANIEL PIÑEIRO, PRESIDENT, WORLD HEART FEDERATION
Get Involved
Joining forces to help people live longer, better, healthier lives.
Learn more about what we doUpcoming Events
View Events Calendar29 September 2023
World Heart Day 2023
2 - 4 November 2023
World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease
24 - 26 May 2024
World Heart Summit 2024
