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Resources for Canadian Heart Patients
Resources on Genetic Non-Discrimination Act:
Parliament of Canada: S-201 An Act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination
Parliament of Canada: An Act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination full text of the bill
CBC: Genetic anti-discrimination law protects patient privacy without sacrificing research
Globe and Mail: Why we need a law to prevent genetic discrimination
Latest Articles on Cardiovascular Disease:
Familial hypercholesterolemia in Canada: Initial results from the FH Canada national registry. Atherosclerosis. 2018
Overview of the current status of familial hypercholesterolaemia care in over 60 countries - The EAS Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Studies Collaboration (FHSC)
2016 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidemia for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in the Adult
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Government of Canada: Heart disease – heart health
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada: Heart/Conditions
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ent Tools
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CardioRisk Calculator™ App
Diagnostic Algorithm (FH)
Family Tree - FH (fillable)
Infographic - What is FH?
Resources for Children
Resources for Children and Youth People with FH (Heart UK)
Helpful Links
FH Canada Patient Registry -
http://www.fhcanada.net
FH Foundation (US) -
http://www.thefhfoundation.org