Harteraad
Harteraad (HART) is a patient organisation for people with cardiac, arterial, and venous diseases (1.7 million patients) and their relatives. HART works in close co-operation with the Dutch Heart Foundation, a charity organization that plays an important role in providing information on cardiovascular disease for patients and the general public. Together, HART and the Dutch Heart Foundation stimulate interaction between patients and scientist, to strengthen societal impact of cardiovascular research.
In collaboration with healthcare professionals, HART fights for high quality care and quality of life for all patients with cardiovascular diseases. HART connects, empowers, and represents patients in various healthcare areas.