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Myocardial Infarction ( ME) (Heart Attack)
About Heart Attack Local Information Useful Websites
The following pages provide links to information on Heart Attack. These are rated as good quality.
NHS Website - Information about heart attack
Patient UK- Information about Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
NICE- An independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. Information is available for patients on the following:
Myocardial infarction: cardiac rehabilitation and prevention of further cardiovascular disease
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg172
Angina and myocardial infarction - myocardial perfusion scintigraphy: understanding NICE guidance
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA73/PublicInfo/pdf/English
Myocardial infarction - thrombolysis: understanding NICE guidance
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/TA52/PublicInfo/pdf/English
British Heart Foundation - Information about Heart Attack
Other Language Leaflets
From NHS Choices - Heart attack (please note: last updated in 2008)
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British Heart Foundation - Information leaflets on various languages can be downloaded or ordered.
Around Hounslow and Isleworth
Upbeat Heart Support Group: Information Desk at West Mid Hospital
This is situated in the atrium opposite the main reception desk and is staffed every Tuesday and Wednesday by volunteers with free advice and literature available
London
St. Paul’s Centre: A number of community groups run from the centre including keep fit, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs, Toy Library, Age-Concern, indoor-bowling, Stroke Club.
Contact: St Paul’s Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 0PN.Tel: 020 8568 7442. email: office@stpaulscentre.org.uk
Other Local information can be found at London Borough of Hounslow
Separate pages on Stroke , Brain and nerve disorders in general, Carer support , Disability support , Older people's support
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