To learn more about heart troubles, Passeportsanté.net offers a selection of associations and government sites dealing with the subject of cardiovascular diseases. You will be able to find there Additional Information and contact communities or support groups allowing you to learn more about the disease.

Canada

Epic Center

At the Preventive Medicine Center of the Montreal Heart Institute, created in 1954, it is possible to train while obtaining medical follow-up. You can also attend stress management workshops. In prevention and treatment, for all ages.

www.centreepic.org

Heart and Stroke Foundation

This site offers information on heart disease and stroke: rigorous data, but also tips and tricks to live better with such a health problem or to prevent it.

www.fmcoeur.qc.ca

The Heart and Stroke Foundation has created a site for women: www.lecoeurtelquelles.ca

Environment Canada

People particularly affected by air pollution can consult the Air Quality Health Index to better plan their outdoor activities.

www.meteo.qc.ca

Healthy women

Women’s health specialists at Women’s College Hospital and Women’s College Research Institute developed this well-researched Canadian site.

www.femmesensante.ca

Quebec government’s Health Guide

To learn more about drugs: how to take them, what are the contraindications and possible interactions, etc.

www.guidesante.gouv.qc.ca

France

Foundation Heart and Arteries

Discover the advice of the Heart and Arteries Foundation to fight against cardiovascular diseases. The foundation financially supports research programs on cardiovascular diseases.

www.asso.passeportsante.net/coeur-et-arteres/presentation.html

Carenity.com

Carenity is the first francophone social network to offer a community dedicated to cardiovascular disease. It allows patients and their loved ones to share their testimonies and experiences with other patients and track their health.

www.carenity.com

French Federation of Cardiology

Fight against cardiovascular accidents, through information and prevention, medical research, etc. This site offers a comprehensive glossary on cardiovascular disorders.

www.fedecardio.com

Prevention-cardio.com

A site dedicated to the prevention of cardiovascular disorders with an interesting section on testimonials.

www.prevention-cardio.com

United States

American Heart Association

A benchmark in cardiovascular health for health professionals and the general public. It includes nutritional advice.

www.americanheart.org