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Heart Disease: Walking for a Healthy Heart
Where to go from here
Now that you have read this information, you are ready to plan a walking program that suits you.
Talk with your health professional
If you have questions about this information, take it with you when you visit your health professional.
If you would like more information on cardiac rehabilitation, the following resources are available:
Organization
| American Heart Association (AHA) | |
| 7272 Greenville Avenue | |
| Dallas, TX 75231 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721) |
| Web Address: | www.heart.org |
Visit the American Heart Association (AHA) website for information on physical activity, diet, and various heart-related conditions. You can search for information on heart disease and stroke, share information with friends and family, and use tools to help you make heart-healthy goals and plans. Contact the AHA to find your nearest local or state AHA group. The AHA provides 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. | |
Last Updated:
October 5, 2010- Medical Review:
- E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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