Alberta Cardiac Access Collaborative Resources

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The Alberta Cardiac Access Collaborative uses work done by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society to determine best practices in cardiac care.

Heart Health

The internet has many good resources for people living with heart disease or looking to prevent heart disease. Some that have come to the Collaborative’s attention are found below.

Please note: Use discretion when determining which information to take into consideration. When in doubt, ask your healthcare provider.

Cardiac Care Network of Ontario – Glossary -Glossary of terms used in cardiac care
Capital Health Heart School
Canadian Heart Failure Network
- Information of interest to provides and patients
Health Canada
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Includes information such as the following:
- Eating Well
- Getting Active
- Weighing In
- Living Smoke-free
- Reducing stress
- Cooking Recipes for Life
Canadian Red Cross
Canadian Adult Congenital Heart Network
Canadian Council for Tobacco Control
Dieticians of Canada
- Includes information on healthy eating
Heart Failure Society of America
- Provides patient and staff education resources
American Heart Association
National Institute of Health
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
National Center for Health Statistics
European Cardiovascular Association
- Contains a section on patient education and support for family members and caregivers.
Heart Failure Matters.org
- Comprehensive site on heart failure designed for patients and caregivers