On this page we list some of the major sources of information which we find helpful.
The Arrhythmia Alliance, to which the Sutton ICD Support Group is affiliated:
- PO Box 3697, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 8YL
- http://www.heartrhythmcharity.org.uk/
- 24-hour helpline: 01789 450787
For ICD Medical & Technical support you can now attend regular online coffee mornings at Arrythmia Alliance. They have at least one per month and when selecting you wish to attend there is the possibility to pose questions in advance - on any subject. Not all meetings cover the topic of devices but Arrythmia Alliance have stressed that any questions sent in advance will be replied to regardless of the meeting topic. Please see - https://heartrhythmalliance.org/aa/uk/patients/coffee-morning
The British Heart Foundation has a number of helpful booklets:-
- 14 Fitzhardinge Street, London. W1H 6DH
- http://www.bhf.org.uk/
- Heart Information line: 0845 0 70 80 70
Cardiomyopathy UK If you also suffer from Cardiomyopathy you can join Cardiomyopathy UK’s regular online ICD meetings. Please see - https://www.cardiomyopathy.org/icd-online
- 75A Woodside Road, Amersham, HP6 6AA
- https://www.cardiomyopathy.org
- Tel: 01494 791224, or to speak to a support nurse 0800 018 1024
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The major manufacturers of ICD’s also provide information for patients:
Guidant / Boston Scientific
http://www.bostonscientific.com
Medtronic
http://www.medtronic.com
St Jude / Abbott
http://www.sjm.com
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MedicAlert (Medical bracelets, necklaces, etc)
The MedicAlert Foundation®
MedicAlert House
327-329 Witan Court
Upper 4th Street
Milton Keynes
MK9 1EH
United Kingdom
Tel: 0800 581 420
Email: info@medicalert.org.uk
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Whilst the Sutton ICD Support Group makes every effort to ensure accurate information,
we disclaim any legal responsibility for actions as a result of the contents of this page.