International Affiliates
Affiliates are independent groups and organisations which share similar aims and objectives of Arrhythmia Alliance. A-A supports and works with its affiliates to promote accurate diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for those affected by cardiac arrhythmias.
Belgium
BIPIB is an association of Belgian patients with ICD’s whose association is meant to be a platform for patients and their family for sharing their experiences; give correct information to the patients and their relatives and to improve their quality of life.
Location: Belgium
Canada
The Canadian Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation aka The Canadian SADS Foundation is a registered Canadian charity committed to saving lives and supporting the families of children & young adults who are generally predisposed to sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities.
Location: Canada
Website: http://www.sads.ca/
Italy
The Italian organization, Quale Medicina 2000 translated to ‘Medicine for 2000’ works to further the continuing education in medicine and cardiology, quality and the humanization of health care.
Location: Italy
Website: http://qualemedicina2000.bologna.it/it/
New Zealand
Cardiac Inherited Diseases Group
We aim to reduce sudden cardiac death due to cardiac inherited diseases.
Location: New Zealand
Website: www.cidg.org
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Netherlands
Netherlands ICD carriers Foundation
The Netherlands ICD Carriers Foundation offers a helping hand to ICD-carriers, and the public when they need support, advice and information.
Location: Netherlands
Website: http://www.stin.nl/
Portugal
APPPC (Associacao Portuguesa de Portadores de Pacemakers e CDI’s Portuguese Association of Pacemakers and ICDs
Our mission consists of informing about the usage of pacemakers and ICDs, promoting social contact and social well-being among pacemaker and ICD bearers, as well as promoting workshops and clarification sessions.
Location: Portugal
Website: www.apppc.com.pt
UK
Atrial Fibrillation Society
Providing information, support and access to established, new or innovative treatments for Atrial Fibrillation.
Location: UK
Website: www.atrialfibrillation.org.uk
British Cardiovascular Society
Together with our affiliated groups, BCS shares a broader mission to improve the care for patients with cardiovascular disease and form a powerful voice for UK cardiovascular health care professionals.
Location: UK
Website: www.bcs.com
Heart Care Partnership – UK (HCP-UK)
HCP (UK) was set up in 2003 in response to a request from the British Cardiovascular Society, to draw together users that could represent patients and carers within the process for cardiac service improvement.
Location: UK
Website: www.bcs.com (affiliated)
Working together with individuals, families and medical professionals to offer support and information on syncopes and reflex anoxic seizures.
Location: UK
Website: www.stars.org.uk
USA
Anthony Bates Foundation
A non profit organisation, dedicated to saving young lives through early detection of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Location: USA
Website: www.anthonybates.org
The Cardiac Arrhythmia Syndromes Foundation
Dedicated to the prevention of Sudden Cardiac Arrest via education, advocacy and heart screening with electrocardiograms. We strive to make heart screening available and affordable for all students and athletes to save lives via early detection of Cardiac Arrhythmia Syndromes.
Location: USA
Website: www.SafeBeat.org
Heart Screen America
HeartScreen America is leading the way to make heart screenings available and affordable to all. Our mission is singular and clear: To Screen Hearts and Save Lives.
Location: USA
Website: www.heartscreenamerica.com
STARS US
Working together with individuals, families and medical professionals to offer support and information on syncopes and reflex anoxic seizures. Affiliates are independent groups and organisations which share similar aims and objectives of Arrhythmia Alliance. A-A supports and works with its affiliates to promote accurate diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for those affected by cardiac arrhythmias.
Location: USA
Website: www.stars-us.org