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Heart Links
The General Links page has links which are relevant to chest heart and stroke illnesses. This page has links which are specific to heart illness.
Tip: Links are listed alphabetically. You can search for a specific topic using Ctrl + F keys on your keyboard.
A
Atrial Fibrillation Association
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B
Blood Pressure Association (BPA)
Braveheart Association
Works to make a positive difference to the health of people living with long term conditions in Falkirk District and Clackmannanshire.
British Cardiovascular Society (BCS)
British Hypertension Society
Professional forum for those working in the area. Publishes hypertension guidelines.
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C
CRIGS Cardiac Rehabilitation Interest Group Scotland
(no current website)
Contact: louise.peardon@chss.org
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H
Heart UK
Raises awareness about the risks of high cholesterol, lobby's for better detection of those at risk, funds research into improved treatment and supports health professional training.
High Blood Pressure Foundation
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L
Lucky2BHere
Lucky2BHere is based on Skye and is a charity organised by founder Ross Cowie, who has survived multiple cardiac arrests. Ross has two key aims: to empower local communities in resuscitation (including the provision of cardiac defibrillators) and for resuscitation training to feature on the school cirriculum for all children in Scotland.
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S
SHARP (Scottish Heart and Arterial Disease Risk Prevention)
SHARP (Scottish Heart and Arterial Disease Risk Prevention) is a registered Scottish charity which aims to tackle the problem of premature illness and death due to cardiovascular disease.
Study On Heart Failure Awareness And Perception In Europe (SHAPE)
SHAPE aims to improve heart failure care across Europe by increasing public awareness and perception. SHAPE also lobby's governments and healthcare providers across Europe to improve resources for people with heart failure.
Scottish Heart And Arterial Risk Prevention (SHARP)
Prevention through education and research.
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T
Transplant Support Network
Nationwide network that supports patients, family and carers of all solid organ transplants and mechanical implants.
The Somerville Foundation (formerly Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients Association).
The Somerville Foundation focuses on those born with a heart condition (congenital), providing practical and emotional support, and enabling them to take control of their lives and manage their own heart condition.
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