Health Conditions : Heart Disease

Support Organizations

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. Created by the U.S. Congress in 1950, NINDS is one of the more than two dozen research institutes and centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
(800) 352-9424
www.ninds.nih.gov

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. Since October 1997, the NHLBI has also had administrative responsibility for the NIH Woman's Health Initiative.

NHLBI Health Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
(301) 592 8573
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
Email: nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov

American Stroke Foundation
A non-profit organization providing post-rehabilitative services to stroke survivors.

5960 Dearborn
Mission, KS 66202
(866) 549-1776
www.americanstroke.org

National Stroke Association
The National Stroke Association reaches out to people who want to learn more about stroke, have survived a stroke, know someone who has suffered a stroke, or care for a stroke survivor.

9707 E Easter Lane Building B
Centennial, CO 80112
(800) 787 – 6537
www.stroke.org

American Heart Association
Non-for-profit whose mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
(800) 242-8721
www.americanheart.org

The American Dietetic Association
Offers a "Find a Nutrition Professional" service, you can locate a registered dietitian in your area by entering their zip code.

120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
(800) 877-1600
www.eatright.org

Caregiver Poll

What type of treatment regimen is your loved on to help control heart disease?
Medication
Diet / nutritional changes
Exercise
Had surgery
2 of the above
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