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Now that you have read this information, you are ready to plan the exercise program that suits you.

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If you would like more information on heart failure, the following resource is available:

Organization

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. The AHA can provide brochures and information on support groups and community programs, including Mended Hearts, a nationwide organization whose members visit heart patients and provide information and support. AHA's Web site also has health information on various heart-related conditions.



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Author: Douglas Dana
Robin Parks, MS
Last Updated: October 23, 2006
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology

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