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Helpful Organizations

 

Talk with your family doctor or ask for help from the organizations listed below.

American Association of Retired Persons
  • 1-888-687-2277
  • The AARP may be able to help with free information for caregivers.
American Heart Association
  • 1-800-AHA-USA-1 (1-800-242-8721)
  • The American Heart Association has information about heart disease, heart conditions, recovery, healthy living, and more.
American Stroke Association
  • 1-888-4-STROKE (1-888-478-7653) (To find a stroke support group in your area)
  • Stroke Family Support Network provides information and support to stroke families at any stage of recovery.
American Stroke Foundation
  • 1-866-549-1776
  • Information for caregivers of stroke survivors.
CareGiving.com
  • 773-343-6341
  • Offers online support through a newsletter.
CareGuide.com
  • 1-888-721-9797
  • A personal resource for caregivers.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • 1-800-311-3435
  • Collaborating to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health, through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new threats.
Eldercare Locator
  • 1-800-677-1116
  • A nationwide service for finding area agencies on aging. These agencies can help you find services such as adult day care, home aides, and social workers in your area.
HealthCentral Network, The
  • 703-302-1040
  • Provides medical information, personalized tools and resources, and connections to a community of leading experts and patients for people seeking to manage and improve their health.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  • 301-592-8573
  • The Institute provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
  • 1-800-352-9424
  • The mission of NINDS is to reduce the burden of neurological disease, a burden borne by every age group, by every segment of society, by people all over the world.
National Institutes of Health
  • 301-496-4000
  • The NIH, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.
National Family Caregivers Association
  • 1-800-896-3650
  • Provides caregiving information, Internet access to professional caregiver advisory services, and support.
Peripheral Arterial Disease Coalition
  • 303-989-0500
  • An alliance of leading health organizations, professional societies, and government agencies united to raise public and health professional awareness about P.A.D.
U.S. Administration on Aging
  • 202-619-0724
  • Provides information on how to find help, elder rights, resources for caregivers, and an eldercare locator.
Vascular Disease Foundation
  • 303-989-0500
  • The VDF provides resources to the public that are reviewed by multidisciplinary teams to ensure the information is accurate and trustworthy.

Keep in mind, however, that your doctor is always your best health resource. You should always consult your doctor about any changes in your diet, starting an exercise program, or diagnosing or treating any health conditions.

What to do next: Learn about heart attack or heart-related chest pain Get information on stroke Find out more about P.A.D. Already taking PLAVIX

PLAVIX is a prescription antiplatelet medicine recommended for people who have suffered from a recent heart attack or recent stroke or have been diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease, or P.A.D. (also known as poor circulation in the legs).

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Clot formation is a natural defense and healing mechanism in the body. But, sometimes clots can put you at risk for a heart attack or stroke.

Important Safety Information: Certain genetic factors and some medicines such as Prilosec reduce the effect of PLAVIX leaving you at greater risk for heart attack and stroke. Your doctor may use genetic tests to determine treatment. Don’t stop taking PLAVIX without talking to your doctor as your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase. People with stomach ulcers or conditions that cause bleeding should not use PLAVIX. Taking PLAVIX alone or with some other medicines, including aspirin, may increase bleeding risk, so tell your doctor when planning surgery. Tell your doctor all medicines you take, including aspirin, especially if you’ve had a stroke. If fever, unexplained weakness or confusion develops, tell your doctor promptly. These may be signs of TTP, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, reported sometimes less than 2 weeks after starting PLAVIX. Other rare but serious side effects may occur.

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