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

Canada

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

For more information on heart failure and any medical tests that may be required.

ww2.fmcoeur.ca

An information brochure on blood pressure control: ww2.heartfm.ca (pdf document to download)

Quebec Heart Failure Society

A patient diary can be downloaded, which helps to monitor the state of health on a daily basis. Also, suggestions for cookbooks whose sodium content is suitable for people with heart failure.

www.sqic.org

Health Canada: Cardiovascular disease

Information and advice on heart health related to diabetes, smoking, cholesterol, hypertension, etc. The kit is currently under review.

www.phac-aspc.gc.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

Europe

French Federation of Cardiology

This federation implements several means to fight against cardiovascular problems, through information and prevention, medical research, etc. This site offers a comprehensive glossary on cardiovascular disorders.

www.fedecardio.com

Heartfailurematters.org

Several practical tips for people with the disease and their loved ones (medication management, vacation planning, driving, etc.). This site founded by the European Society of Cardiology is available in French, English and German.

www.heartfailurematters.org

United States

American Heart Association

A benchmark in cardiovascular health since 1924.

www.heart.org

Heart Failure Society of America

For their series of 11 modules on heart failure, with several practical tips for a better possible quality of life.

www.abouthf.org