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• Images may be cropped and must include the American Heart Association courtesy. Note: photos/videos by researchers/others require use of the copyright listed on the file.
• Audio/video may be edited however AHA/ASA copyrighted animation may not be altered in order to retain accuracy.  
• Abstracts, manuscripts and slides are provided to media for background only - All content is copyrighted/not authorized for reprint or republishing of any kind.