High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

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Organizations

Canadian Hypertension Society
E-mail: info@hypertension.ca
Web Address: http://www.hypertension.ca/
 

The Canadian Hypertension Society promotes the effective management of hypertension in Canada. The organization provides information about the condition and supports research.


Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
222 Queen Street
Suite 1402
Ottawa, ON  K1P 5V9
Phone: (613) 569-4361
Fax: (613) 569-3278
Web Address: www.heartandstroke.ca
 

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada works to improve the health of Canadians by preventing and reducing disability and death from heart disease and stroke through research, health promotion, and advocacy.



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Author: Carrie Henley
Robin Parks, MS
Last Updated: July 30, 2007
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology
Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology
Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition

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