Page 5 - Mended Hearts Chapter 200 Welcome Package (English Language Version)

CardioSmart: www.cardiosmart.org
CardioSmart is the patient education and empowerment initiative brought to you
by the American College of Cardiology. Their mission is to help individuals prevent, treat
and manage cardiovascular disease.

American Stroke Association: www.strokeassociation.org
The Association is a division of the American Heart Association. It specializes in
the area of stroke, providing information on assessment, management, and research.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: www.nhlbi.nih.gov
The Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Government. The
web site is very comprehensive, covering such areas as heart information, scientific
resources, and studies.

Medlineplus: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus This web site contains an excellent
medical encyclopedia and you can search for drug information.

American Diabetes Association: www.diabetes.org
This web site contains a wealth of information on nutrition, exercise, risk
assessment and other topics of interest. It also, list books and journals available either
for sale or as subscriptions.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons: www.sts.org
Comprehensive information on all aspects of Heart Surgery. In the Adult Heart
Surgery section is a comprehensive discussion of "What to expect after Heart Surgery".

Heart Rhythm Society: www.hrsonline.org
The Society provides accurate, clear and understandable information about
cardiac arrhythmia disorders.

FDA Heart Health On Line: www.fda.gov/hearthealth
Source of FDA information about living with cardiovascular disease.

National Coalition for Woman with Heart Disease: www.womenheart.org
The Coalition is the only national organization founded by women with heart
disease dedicated to reducing death and disability among 8 million women with heart
disease.

Women Heart Disease: www.hearthealthywomen.org or www.sistertosister.org
Focused on women's heart disease prevention and screening.

INOVA Heart and Vascular Institute at Fairfax Hospital: www.inova.com/heart
Note, sections on Patient Instructions and cardiac Rehabilitation.

Virginia Hospital Center at Arlington, VA: www.virginiahospitalcenter.com