Aortic Valve StenosisOther Places To Get HelpOrganizations | American College of Surgeons | | 633 North Saint Claire Street | | Chicago, IL 60611-3211 | | Phone: | 1-800-621-4111 (312) 202-5000 | | Fax: | (312) 202-5001 | | E-mail: | postmaster@facs.org | | Web Address: | www.facs.org | | | Contact the American College of Surgeons for the names
of surgeons in your area. The Web site also has educational information to help
people learn about operations and surgical care. The American College of
Surgeons Web site has the most current information about surgical procedures,
diseases, tests, medicines, and pain management, collected from government and
professional sources.
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| | American Heart Association (AHA) | | 7272 Greenville Avenue | | Dallas, TX 75231 | | Phone: | 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721) | | Web Address: | www.americanheart.org | | | Call the American Heart Association (AHA) to find your
nearest local or state AHA group. AHA can provide brochures and information
about support groups and community programs, including Mended Hearts, a
nationwide organization whose members visit people with heart problems and
provide information and support. AHA's Web site also has information on
physical activity, diet, and various heart-related conditions. |
| | Texas Heart Institute | | P.O. Box 20345 | | Houston, TX 77225-0345 | | Phone: | 1-800-292-2221 (Heart Information Service hotline) (832) 355-4011 (general line) | | E-mail: | his@heart.thi.tmc.edu (Heart Information Services) | | Web Address: | www.texasheartinstitute.org | | | The Texas Heart Institute's national telephone hotline is staffed
by medical professionals who can answer heart-related health questions. The Web
site provides information on a wide range of heart topics, including common
disorders and prevention programs. |
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