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The Deutsche Herzstiftung e.V. is the largest non-profit and independent patient organization in the field of cardiovascular diseases in Germany. Founded in 1979, the organization now has over 87,000 members, including 1,700 parents of children with heart diseases[2][3][5].
The main mission of the Deutsche Herzstiftung is to educate heart patients and interested parties independently and comprehensively about cardiovascular diseases and to promote patient-centered research. The organization advocates for a significant reduction in cardiovascular diseases and works towards fewer people dying from heart disease. Another focus is on prevention from childhood to prevent heart diseases from developing in the first place[3][5].
The Deutsche Herzstiftung operates independently of economic interests and receives no government funding. It is financed through membership fees, donations, and legacies, ensuring its independence and integrity[5].
