The following are selected resources that may help you learn more about heart disease:

American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
1-800-242-8721
http://www.americanheart.org
Devoted to research, advocacy and education about cardiovascular disease and stroke. Provides heart-healthy lifestyle-related information and detailed information on heart disease risks and management.

American Diabetes Association
ATTN: National Call Center
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
1-800-342-2383 (English and Spanish)
http://www.diabetes.org
Supports advocacy, research and education on diabetes diagnosis, treatment and management. Offers diabetes-related lifestyle information in a variety of formats.

Association of Black Cardiologists
6849 B2 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
1-800-753-9222
http://www.abcardio.org
A nonprofit organization with an international membership of nearly 600 health care professionals dedicated to eliminating the disparities related to cardiovascular disease in all people of color.

NHLBI Health Information Center
PO Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
301-592-8573
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
Plans and coordinates a national program, including clinical trials, in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lungs and blood, and sleep disorders. Web site offers wide range of information.

WomenHeart
The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
818 18th Street, NW, Suite 730
Washington, DC 20006
202-728-7199
http://www.womenheart.org
National organization founded by women with heart disease; dedicated to reducing death and disability among women living with heart disease.

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Create Date: 2/9/05 Date Last Updated: 2/9/05