Self Help Clearinghouse
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American Heart Association
Information on heart health and support groups.
Voice: 1-800-242-8721
Verified: 10/1/2007
NIH National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Helpline
Provides recorded information on the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Voice: 1-800-575-9355
Verified: 10/1/2007
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia Registry
Provides information on ARVD. A nurse coordinator will answer questions about ARVD and help with diagnosis. Raises funds for research. Offers referrals to doctors conducting studies.
Voice: 1-800-483-2662
Website: http://www.arvd.org
Verified: 10/12/2007
American Health Assistance Foundation
Provides educational information and funds research for Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Voice: 1-800-437-2423
Verified: 4/30/2008
Cardiac Arrhythmias Research and Education Foundation, Inc.
Support, education and registry for individuals and families affected by long QT syndrome and other genetic arrhythmias. Helps to create community forums for mutual support.
Voice: 1-800-404-9500
Website: http://www.longqt.org
E-mail: care@longqt.org
Verified: 11/6/2007
Texas Heart Institute Heart Information Service
Answers questions on cardiovascular via phone, mail, or e-mail. Literature on aneurisms, cholesterol, heart transplants, stroke patients, women and heart disease. Information on support groups.
Voice: 1-800-292-2221
Verified: 10/1/2007
The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.
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