Topic - Heart Health
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- Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland
Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness through medical research, advice and information, and support in the community. This website contains information about applying for CHSS research grants, a range of patient information and downloadable leaflets and details of the services the charity provides, including an advice line for patients. - Blood Pressure Association
The Blood Pressure Association aims to draw attention to the need to improve detection, management and treatment of high blood pressure. They are are determined that everyone in the UK will realise the importance of knowing what their blood pressure levels are. This site contains details of campaigns, volunteering and research. - British Cardiac Patients Association
The British Cardiac Patients Association is a national voluntary organisation offering help, advice and reassurance to all cardiac patients, their families and carers. It also advises on how to prevent heart disease and stay healthy. There are members and groups throughout Britain. Help is available through meetings, telephone helpline, fax, email and letter. The organisation represents the patient and carer on many national bodies including the National Health Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease. - British Heart Foundation
The aim of the British Heart Foundation is to play a leading role in the fight against heart disease so that it is no longer a major cause of disability and premature death. It does this by: funding research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease; providing support and information to heart patients and their families through the British Heart Foundation nurses, rehabilitation programmes and support groups; educating the public and health professionals about heart disease, its prevention and treatment; promoting training in emergency life support skills for the public and health professionals; and finally, by providing vital life-saving equipment to hospitals and other health providers. The site has sections on heart health facts, news, events, research, young people and health professionals. - Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients Association
The Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients Association (GUCH) is a UK charity, founded in 1993 to provide information and support for young people and adults who were born with a heart condition, and their families. - HEART UK
The Hyperlipidaemia Education And Research Trust provides information for patients and families with inherited high cholesterol and scientific research and good clinical practice for the management of hyperlipidaemia within the UK. HEART UK is committed to raising awareness of heart disease in the UK and stressing the importance of a healthy lifestyle in reducing the risk of suffering from it. Backed by a very able and knowledgeable Medical Task Force HEART UK provides information on the risks of heart disease to the public and to their health providers. - HeartLine
HeartLine is a voluntary organisation set up to offer help and support to children with heart disorders and their families regardless of how slight or severe the condition may be. Heartline aims to provide information on congenital heart defects, in the form of fact sheets about different disorders, education, exercise, feeding problems, preparation for surgery etc. - National Heart Research UK
Heart Research is dedicated to raising money for vital research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease so that people can enjoy fuller and healthier lives. This site contains information about research grants, fundraising activities and healthy lifestyle tips.
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