Links and Resources
American Heart Association
- The American Heart Association (AHA) is a national voluntary health agency to help reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The AHA also provides standards for resuscitation measures in basic, advanced, and pediatric life support. This intuitive website offers detailed information on Congestive Heart Failure including medical animations, printable pamphlets and questions to ask your doctor. Additionally, you may subscribe to their emails specific to your condition to read healthy tips and updates on advancements in medicine related to CHF.
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Heart Healthy Living
https://www.hearthealthyonline.com/
- This website is authored by a large panel of physicians and Registered Dieticians, many of whom are affiliated with the American Heart Association (AHA). The website is multifaceted and includes a large variety of topics relevant to congestive heart failure. Included is a detailed overview of common heart conditions, tools for prevention, and tips for managing your stress. Additionally, you will find a large variety of exercise regimens that support various fitness levels, including those with limited mobility. Hundreds of heart healthy recipes are available and can be customized for low sodium, low fat, and low cholesterol diet restrictions.
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Heart Failure Society of America
https://www.abouthf.org/default.htm
- This website was developed by the Heart Failure Society of America as a means to provide healthcare professionals with the latest advanced guidelines for congestive heart failure and educational guides to provide to their patients. Although this website was designed for healthcare professionals, it is an excellent resource for educating yourself on congestive heart failure. The website provides guided information through the lifespan of congestive heart failure as well as printable brochures and pocket cards relevant to the disease process.
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My Grocery List
- This website is developed by the American Heart Association (AHA). It provides users the ability develop a grocery list of heart healthy items that are endorced by the AHA. Items that are endorced by the AHA can also be located in grocery stores, bearing an AHA seal of approval. Users are able to create, save, and email lists by signing up for a free account. The grocery list is provides portability by allowing users to access their list from their mobile device.
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8 Steps to Heart Healthy Diet
https://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-healthy-diet/NU00196
- The Mayo Clinic offers eight steps to eating a heart healthy diet in accordance with the standards of the American Heart Assocation. This webpage provides key foods to avoid with examples of healthy alternatives. The best part is that one of the eight steps to allow yourself an occasional indulgence.
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