Heart Failure Resources

Web Sites

American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."

http://www.americanheart.org

American College of Cardiology
The mission of the American College of Cardiology is to advocate for quality cardiovascular care through education, research promotion, development and application of standards and guidelines, and to influence health care policy.

http://www.acc.org

National Cholesterol Education Program
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) launched the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) in November 1985. The goal of the NCEP is to contribute to reducing illness and death from coronary heart disease (CHD) in the United States by reducing the percent of Americans with heart disease.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd/

WISEWOMAN
WISEWOMAN is a CDC–funded program that helps women with little or no health insurance gain access to screening and lifestyle interventions that can reduce their risk of heart disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases. The CDC funds 15 WISEWOMAN projects in 14 states, which operate on the local level in states and tribal organizations.

http://www.cdc.gov/wisewoman/

Support Groups

American Heart Association Forum: Cholesterol Management
Cholesterol Management is a support group that enables people with high blood cholesterol share cholesterol management information and stories, including experiences with medication, diet and exercise.

http://www.my.americanheart.org/jiveforum/forum.jspa?forumID=66

American Heart Association Forum: Heart Attack
Heart Attack is a support group for people after a heart attack. The forum shows how people are meeting the same challenges.

http://www.my.americanheart.org/jiveforum/forum.jspa?forumID=68

American Heart Association Forum: Heart Failure
Cholesterol Management is a support group that enables people with heart failure to find partners in living the best life with heart failure. The forum supports both patients and caregivers.

http://www.my.americanheart.org/jiveforum/forum.jspa?forumID=16

American Heart Association Forum: High Blood Pressure Management
High Blood Pressure Management is a support group for people who live with high blood pressure and share their experiences, lifestyle management tips, and information about medication.

http://www.my.americanheart.org/jiveforum/forum.jspa?forumID=17

Cholesterol Management
Cholesterol Management is a support groups that discusses treatment options for high cholesterol. Members discuss which treatments have worked for them or any concerns they might have regarding their cholesterol levels.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/cholesterol_management/

Hypertension
Hypertension is a support group for people interested in using all forms of alternative medicine (diet, cleansing, exercises, nutrients, lifestyle change) and interested in sharing information on Curing Hypertension.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/hypertension/

Heartattack
Heartattack is a cardiovascular health support and discussion e-mail group/community sharing information on Curing Cardiovascular diseases. The list is for everyone who is suffering of Cardiovascular diseases, or whose relatives and friends may have that problem.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/heartattack/