11 November 2009
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Support organisations

The following organisations offer support to people with heart disease, but please note that the list isn't exhaustive. And Patsy Westcott explains the health professionals who'll be involved in your care if you have heart disease.

General organisations

Many organisations deal with different aspects of heart disease. Some of the most useful are below.

Arrhythmia Alliance
Promotes better understanding, diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for people with cardiac arrhythmia.
Helpline: 01789 450787
Email: info@arrythmiaalliance.org.uk
Website: www.arrhythmiaalliance.org.uk

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)
Campaigns to tackle the problem of smoking and smoking-related diseases, and provides information on quitting or cutting down.
Tel: 020 8739 5902
Email: enquiries@ash.org.uk
Website: www.ash.org.uk

British Heart Foundation
Comprehensive website describing the links between heart disease and smoking, alcohol, physical exercise, diet, stress and high blood pressure.
Helpline: 0300 330 3311
Website: www.bhf.org.uk

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY)
Emphasises what can be done to help young people diagnosed with a cardiac condition, and provides advice and support for families.
Tel: 01737 363222
Email: cry@c-r-y.org.uk
Website: www.c-r-y.org.uk

HEART UK
Organisation committed to preventing premature deaths caused by high cholesterol and cardiovascular diseases.
Helpline: 0845 450 5988
Email: ask@heartuk.org.uk
Website: www.heartuk.org.uk

Syncope Trust and Reflex Anoxic Seizures (STARS)
Offers support and information on syncopes and reflex anoxic seizures.
Tel: 01789 450564
Email: info@stars.org.uk
Website: www.stars.org.uk

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