by Badash M

Resource Guide for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Angina

RESOURCES

Address: 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231

Phone: 1-800-AHA-USA-1 (1-800-242-8721)

Internet Address: http://www.americanheart.org/

Description of services provided: The American Heart Association provides general information about heart disease, including educational information, news, research, health programs, and dietary information.

RESOURCES

Address: 1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30333

Phone: 1-404-639-3534 1-800-311-3435

Internet address: http://www.cdc.gov

Description of services provided: This site provides educational and statistical information about cardiovascular health.

RESOURCES

Address: PO Box 30105 Bethesda, MD 20824-0105

Phone: 1-301-592-8573 1-240-629-3255 TTY

Internet address: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

Description of services provided: This government site provides information about all types of cardiovascular conditions. Included are educational fact sheets, dietary information, research news, scientific resources, and clinical guidelines.

Revision Information

  • Reviewer: Brian Randall
  • Review Date: 09/2012
  • Update Date: 00/91/2012

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