Heart disease

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Heart Disease - information sources

MedicineNet - Heart Disease - In depth medical content on disease prevention and treatment.

Principal Health News - Heart Center - News, treatments, prevention tips, special reports and other resources.

WebMD - Heart disease - Information written and reviewed by WebMD doctors.

Heart disease - diagnosis and symptoms

American Heart Association - Looks at heart damage detection, tests to diagnose heart disease, cardiac catheterization, ambulatory electocardiography, arteriography, exercise stress test and thallium stress testing to name a few.

Cardiology Channel - Description of cardiac catheterization is, who should have it and possible risks.

Electrocardiogram - Explains what an EKG or ECG is, why it is done and what preparation is needed.

Guidelines for Clinical Intracardiac Electrophysiological and Catheter Ablation Procedures - A report of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines.

Heart Encyclopedia: Diagnostic Methods - The Cincinnati Children's Hospital, located in Ohio, presents information about available methods to determine if a child has a cardiac problem.

Heart Info: Patient Guide - Provides listings of useful information and advice related to cardiac disorders, tests, surgical procedures and associated signs and symptoms.

Heart Site: Echocardiogram - Explains what ultrasound is, what doppler is, the information it provides, how long it takes, safety, and how quick the results are obtained and what they mean.

HeartScan - Information on Electron Beam CT Scanning that can detect coronary artery disease in its earliest, most treatable stages. At Abbott Northwestern Hospital/Minneapolis Heart Institute.

12-lead ECG Library - A collection of electrocardiograms for all those interested in learning about the ECG / EKG.

Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) - This site offers information for patients about MRA, including how to prepare for the procedure, what you might experience and benefits versus risks.

Mary Greeley Medical Center - CardioScore - Details about a heart attack prevention service.

The Merck Manual - A detailed look at non-invasive procedures and invasive procedures used in diagnosing heart disease.

On Health with WebMD - A complete look at an echocardiogram and transesophageal echocardiogram.

Regular Treadmill Stress Test - How it works, when it is ordered, how it is done, preparations, how long it takes, safety, reliability and how quickly you get results are discussed.

Tests for vascular risk factors - Providing an innovative test for Asymmetric Dimethylarginine (ADMA), an important new analyte in predicting arteriosclerosis and acute coronary events. Tests Offered: LDL, HDL, Homoscysteine, Trigylcerides and Essential Fatty Acids

Tests to Diagnose Coronary Disease - Stress EKG, echocardiography, CT scan, MRI scan and PET scan are discussed.

TheMDSite.com - Site for physicians offering information to doctors on rapid interpretations of EKGs with an interactive learning tool.

Torrance Memorial Medical Center - Information on a variety of cardiological tests and procedures.

Transesophageal Echocardiogram - Explains how a TEE is different from the standard echo,how it is performed, how to prepare for the test, how long it takes, safety, the information it provides, how long it takes for the results and some images of a TEE are shown.

Treadmill Electrocardiogram -Stress EKG - Virtual Hospital: Explains what it is, in the echo lab, the test and considerations.

UCLA Heart Workup Program - Discussion about the electron beam computerized tomography (EBCT) which is used to perform coronary artery calcium screening for asymptomatic patients at risk for heart disease.

UMDNJ: Echocardiography - Medical articles and ultrasound images intended for use by doctors and health care professionals.

University of Iowa Health Care - Introduction cardiac catheterization, before the procedure, hospitalization, laboratory setting, the procedure, after the procedure, other tests and a glossary.

University of Kansas Medical Center - Six still echocardiogram samples are shown here and one full motion. Aortic and mitral valve.

Virtual Hospital - A brief look at what an echocardiogram is, what happens in the echo lab and considerations.

Heart disease - resources, education, heart care, prevention

Information from Your Family Doctor   - An in depth look at blood pressure monitoring at home. A look at the different devices available and the advantages of each, how to prepare for taking of the pressure and how to use the monitors.

Yale Heart Book   - Yale University School of Medicine Heart Book. Provides information about the heart and heart disease, from diet to surgery. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader software for viewing.

AbioCor Clinical Trial Information Center - This section of ABIOMED's web site is designed to provide direct links to information about the clinical trials for ABIOMED's AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart.

Alcohol and Heart Disease - Thomas A. Pearson, MD, PhD; From the Nutrition Committee of the American Heart Association takes an in-depth look at this subject.

AllExperts Heart and Cardiology Q&A - Experts volunteer to answer questions related to heart disease.

American Cardiovascular Research Institute - Improving comprehensive care of cardiovascular patients by integrating preclinical and clinical research and creating data management tools to facilitate quality medical care.

American Heart Association - A report about obesity and the impact on cardiovascular disease.

American Heart Association: Heart Profilers - Make informed treatment decisions with our free treatment decision tools for heart disease and stroke.

Arizona Heart Institute Cardiovascular Risk Factor Analysis - Offers an interactive on-line questionnaire designed to help determine your likeliness for heart disease.

Ask the Doctor: The Heart Forum for Patients - Interactive medical question and answer format about all aspects of this disease. Patient question is replied to by online doctors from the Cleveland Clinic. Extensive library of articles on cardiology.

Aspirin as a Therapeutic Agent in Cardiovascular Disease - A statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association.

Aventis - Provides patients with information about heart disease including treatment, medication, cardiac arrest, cardiovascular disease, heart attack and high blood pressure.

BBC Health – The Heart Disease Guide - Statistics, information, and news on heart disease in the UK.

Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory - The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at NYU is a full service laboratory with operating hours of 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and around the clock coverage for emergencies.

Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand - Provides reliable information about heart conditions and cardiovascular disease.

Cardiologist UK - Dr Diana R Holdright explains about angina, heart disease and cardiological investigations and treatments. Also some details about herself and contact information.

Cardiosource - Offers research, information, ongoing clinical trials, and news regarding cardiovascular health.

Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group - Extensive, easy to understand information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. The site is geared towards lay people and health professionals.

Christopher M. Quick, Ph.D. - UCSF Center for Cerebrovascular Research.

CNN's Health News - Some samples of the latest news about heart disease and treatment.

Columbia University of Health Sciences - A look at infective endocarditis, pericarditis, myocarditis, and cardiomyopathy. Discussion on each about diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Curious Heart.com - Provides education about heart disease, prevention, treatment and other general health information.

Dental Disease - Summarizes current journal articles showing a possible link between dental disease and heart disease.

East Riding and Hull Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme - Innovative programme to provide equitable Cardiac Rehabilitation for all patients who have suffered a Myocardial Infarction. Improves morbidity and mortality through lifestyle changes. Winner of an NHS Beacon Award.

euroSCORE Risk Calculators - Provides free, multilingual risk calculators for surgical mortality based on this system.

First EBCT Heart Scan Facility in Philadelphia - HeartCam TM. Joint service provider with the UPenn School of Medicine offering electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) heart scan for the early detection of heart disease.

The Franklin Institute Online - All about the heart, how to keep a healthy heart, heart disease, blood vessels, pulmonary system, how it is monitored, blood, and the history of the heart.

Guidant Condition Compass - Heart conditions information including congestive heart failure symptoms, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, ejection fraction and dilated cardiomyopathy.

Health A to Z: Heart Care - Provides information, message boards, chat, and an "ask the doctor" option.

Health Encyclopedia - Line up of all the heart diseases and description of each, included are endocarditis, arrhythmias, bradycardia, tachycardia and heart failure.

Healthy Heart Index - A quiz with many lifestyle questions, providing a health tip along with each result.

Heart Attack Prevention - Discusses the role ace inhibitors play in prevention of stroke, myocardial infarction and cardiovascular risk reduction.

Heart Center Online: Patient Information - Features a cardiologist-edited encyclopedia, interactive tools, communities and other resources to help cardiovascular patients make important decisions about their care and treatment.

Heart Disease Articles - Learn about this disease and how it can be prevented, the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments.

Heart Disease Online - A resource for websurfers searching for information on heart disease, surgery, and heart health.

Heart Disease Risk Assessor - Information about trying to assess the chances of getting a heart attack or other form of ischemic heart disease. Simple assessor followed by a full assessment if needed.

Heart Encyclopedia - Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati has compiled comprehensive information about disorders that may affect a child's heart and options to treat those conditions.

Heart Health Center - Evaluate your risk with the Stanford Heart Disease Risk Assessment Quiz.

Heart Information Network - Information about the cardiovascular system, healthy hearts, heart disease, treatment options and the latest news.

Heart Savers - Presents a holistic approach for reducing one's risk of heart disease.

Heart to Heart Volunteers - Support for heart event individuals and their families through articles written by health professionals and doctors.

Holstic Heart Health - Comprehensive information on the use of holistic therapies with traditional medicine for improved heart health.

Infarct Combat Project - Information on heart disease.

LifeHeart.com - Resources on heart disease, including angina, coronary artery disease, and quality of life for patients and medical professionals.

Mamas Health - Information on angina, myocarditis and rheumatic heart disease.

Matters of the Heart - A cardiovascular educational series brought to you by WHVC Physicians.

Mayo Clinic Heart Resource Center - Information about atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, diagnostic tests, treatment, risk factors and prevention.

Medbroadcast.com - Discussion about the risk factors, myocardial infarction, sex and your heart, as well as many other heart disease related topics.

Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Center - Physical rehabilitation at the NYU Cardiac Rehabilitation Center takes place in our new fully instrumented, state-of-the-art gym. Patients are organized into classes, which also function as support and social groups.Patients receive individual attention from our physical therapists, nurses and exercise physiologists, even while working out in a group setting. Patient monitoring is accomplished through individual attention by trained cardiac rehabilitation physical therapists, exercise physiologists, nurses and physicians before, during and after the workout.

Medtronic.com - Information about the symptoms and treatment of arrythmia, fibrillation, tachycardia and other heart disorders.

MerckSource - Heart Disease - Information on coronary heart disease, high cholesterol and dietary information to reduce your risk.

Missouri/Kansas Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Education for patients, health care providers and insurers. lists contacts, seminars, message board and links. Also membership application and meeting minutes.

National Registry of Myocardial Infarction (NRMI) - The National Registry of Myocardial Infarction (NRMI), sponsored by Genentech, Inc., is one of the largest observational studies of acute myocardial infarction (AMI).

NHLBI Health Information Online Catalog - Government catalog of free and low cost information on heart disease, lung, blood, and sleep disorder prevention, control, and management from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology - Provides a glossary for heart disease terms.

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health Report - Overview of the role of proper nutrition in cardiovascular health.

Open Heart.net - Discussion forum, brief descriptions of cardiovascular diseases, treatments, and new discoveries. Sponsored by the Swiss Foundation for Advanced Communication in Healthcare. [Site in English, French, and German.]

Pacemaker Arbeitsgruppe - Arbeitsgruppe Herzschrittmacher und Elektrophysiologie der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft für Kardiologie

Personal Health Zone - Information on causes, symptoms and medical and nutritional treatments for heart disease.

Premier Heart and 3DMP EKG Technology - Premier Heart uses the latest medical equipment computerized EKG technology to accurately diagnose and monitor heart disease non-invasively, rapidly and inexpensively preventing heart attack, congestive heart failure and sudden cardiac death.

Rehabilitation Research - Resources for researchers and patients interested in cardiac rehabilitation. Complete list UK programs with contact details, interactive articles, notice board, news and conference details.

Reynolds Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center - General information, news and publications, library and search directories.

SciCentral - Cardiology - SciCentral is structured as a metadirectory of science and engineering on the Web. The site provides many links to resources in all fields of science, including daily necessities such as e-mail and phone directories and lists of college and university Web pages.

Seek Wellness - Provides information about heart attacks, cholesterol, and heart disease in women.

The Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions - The Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions promotes excellence in invasive and interventional cardiovascular medicine through physician education and representation, and the advancement of quality standards to enhance patient care.

South Broward Cardiology - Cardiology group located in Miami, Florida. Web site offers information on common heart problems and disorders.

Spotlight Health - Learn about heart disease and how you can prevent it. What are the risk factors, diagnosis and treatments.

St. Jude Medical Glossary of Heart-Related Medical Terms - Glossary of medical terms related to cardiovascular disorders, heart disease, and heart valves.

Stanford Interventional Cardiology - Stanford Interventional Cardiology is a world leader in percutaneous coronary revascularization. We perform over 1000 interventions per year and offer the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease.

Thoratec Corporation - Thoratec Corporation is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of medical devices for circulatory support and vascular graft applications.

Well Advice - Information utilizing lifestyle and nutrition therapies and prescriptions as an alternative to conventional medicine. Some diseases covered are atherosclerosis, heart failure, cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Angina

American Heart Association - A look at the drugs and procedures used to treat angina pectoris. How to treat variant and Prinzmetal's angina and important changes to look for.

CardioGenesis - Surgical laser therapies for treatment of severe angina, chest pain and advanced cardiovascular disease through TMR Transmyocardial Revascularization and PMR Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization.

Cardiomedics - Offers information on external counterpulsation for treatment of angina, chest pain, coronary artery disease and heart failure.

eMedicine - Acute Coronary Syndrome - Serious condition that may occur in heart disease and angina patients. Symptoms may include chest pain and palpitations caused by myocardial ischemia.

eMedicine - Angina Pectoris - Cardiologist offers a clinical overview of this condition that often leads to chest pain in patients with coronary artery disease. Includes emergency care information and prevention tips.

From Explosives to the Gas That Heals: Nitric Oxide in Biology and Medicine - This article describes how researchers came to an understanding of how an explosive chemical can also relieve the pain caused by cardiovascular disease.

Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Chronic Stable Angina - A report of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. Committee on Management of Patients With Chronic Stable Angina.

Health Factsheets from BUPA - Explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of angina. Available for down loading in Adobe acrobat format.

HeartGen Centers, Inc. - Discussion about Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) in the treatment of angina or chest pain. Case histories and details about insurance are provided.

Information from Your Family Doctor - Explanation as to what angina is, how to tell if heart disease is present, the treatments and side affects, and the prognosis.

Living With Angina Pectoris - A look at this disorder and what it means, the pain and what may bring it on, and suggested lifestyle changes.

Mamas Health - Contains information about angina, the symptoms, the types and some statistics.

MDchoice.com - Some of the topics covered are diagnosis, treatment, exercise and stable and unstable angina.

Med Info - Information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of angina pectoris.

Medceu Course Material - Discussion on stable and unstable angina, variant and prinzmetal's angina, testing, treatments, and invasive procedures.

MedicineNet.com - Explains this disorder and its causes, testing, and treatment. Looks at other causes of chest pain other than angina.

Muschealth.com: The Medical Resource - Looks at angina pectoris and explains what it is, the heart attack risks, diagnosis, treatment and the types.

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - Detailed look at this disorder covering what it is and what brings it on, heart attack and angina, diagnosis, treatment, exercise, stable and unstable angina, and the types.

Natural Angina Pectoris Cure - A discussion on the use of zinc for treatment of this disorder.

NewsRx Report Series on Angina Research - Get the latest information and news on Angina Research with NewsRx.net's series of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.

Nicore Inc - Information about the ECP external counterpulsation unit which is a cardiac care therapy that provides relief from angina pectoris without surgery or medication.

RxMed: Ischemic Heart Disease - Provides a detailed description, causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, medications, activity, diet, possible complications and a prognosis for angina pectoris.

Self Care Flowcharts - Instructions for use to determine if the chest pain could be a heart attack.

Stable Angina GAP Project - SA GAP in Alabama is an effort to improve care for stable angina with education and tool-based application of the ACC/AHA/ACP-ASIM Stable Angina Guidelines at the point-of-care in physician practices.

Torrance Memorial Medical Center - Explanation of what angina pectoris is, the symptoms and what a person should do when they occur.

Vasogenics - Offers non surgical EECP treatment for sufferers of angina at a number of locations throughout the United Kingdom.

Arrhythmia

Advice from Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee - An explanation of premature atrial contractions and premature ventricular contractions.

Alternative Treatments - Explained in lay mans terms what arrhythmias are, with suggested herbs and vitamins.

American Heart Association - An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. Find out more about the symptoms and treatments of this condition. For patients and professionals.

Arrhythmia Online - A Canadian web site where physicians can share information on the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder. Registration required.

Arrhythmia Technologies Institute - Information about the institute as well as the curriculum.

Arrhythmias - A lot of content about this disorder including a discussion about all the different types.

Arrhythmias - Information on some heart arrhythmias, from Guidant.

Arrythmia Awareness Week 2004 - Supported by organisations whose aims are to improve the lives of individuals and families who have been impacted as a consequence of suffering cardiac arrhythmia. May 12 - 18, 2004.

Cardiology Associates - An in-depth look at arrhythmias, discussing symptoms, causes, how serious and common they are and research among many other topics.

Cardionetics - A look at sinus rhythms, blocks, delays, premature beats, supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Discussion on how to find a doctor and hospital for treatment. Article on arrhythmias and their diagnosis and treatment.

Doctors' Medical Library - Discussion about arrhythmias including nutritional medicine, chelation therapy and homeopathy.

Einthoven - Continuing education and advances in cardiac arrhythmias. Includes news, key papers, case histories and manuals.

EP Allied Health Professionals Forum - EP Allied Health Professionals Forum is a resources and educational site for medical professionals working in the field of cardiac electrophysiology.

Family Practice Notebook: Arrhythmias in Athletes - Non-cardiac causes, types, worrisome symptoms and worrisome signs (red flags) are some topics discussed.

Guidelines for Implantation of Cardiac Pacemakers and Antiarrhythmia Devices - A Report of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. Committee on Pacemaker Implantation.

Health Factsheets From BUPA - Explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of arrhythmia, available for down loading in Adobe acrobat format.

Health South - Talks about causes, incidence and risk factors, types, symptoms, treatment and prevention for arrhythmias.

HeartPoint - In-depth detail about this disorder including symptoms, what types, causes, what patient can do, as well as pacemakers, atrial fibrillaion and ventricular arrhythmias.

Hospital Practice - Care and management of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular arrhythmia and a look at syncope.

Information from Your Family Doctor - A discussion on arrhythmias regarding what it is, symptoms, causes, how serious it is, how do you know if you have them, types and treatment.

International Health News - A comprehensive, fully referenced review of the causes, prevention and treatment options for lone atrial fibrillation. A stress-related disorder that is becoming increasingly common.

Internet Medical Education, Inc - Presents in-depth information on bradycardias and tachycardias. Suggestions as to what to do, drug therapy, ablation and other topics are covered.

Irregular Rhythms - Detailed information about all the types of arrhythmias, flutters and tachtcardias.

Journal of the Canadian Working Group for Cardiac Pacing/ Journal du Groupe de Travail Canadien po - For care givers, patients, and industrial sponsors to share information regarding cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators.

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre - Explanation, diagnosing and treatment of arrhythmias.

Lethal Dysrhythmias - Offers in depth information on premature ventricular complexes (PVCs), ventricular tachycardia, ventricular flutter, ventricular fibrillation, asystole/ventricular standstill, sinus arrest and pulseless electrical activity (PEA).

Life Spa - An Ayurvedic look at arrhythmias. In-depth discussion ending in looking at the treatment, herbs, diet, oil massages and numerous other topics.

London Health Sciences Centre - A list of doctors who provide arrhythmia services, locations and phone numbers. General information as to who may seek their help, diagnostic tools, therapeutic services and training program.

Mamas Health - Information about an arrhythmia, the different types, diagnostic tests and treatment.

Mayo Clinic - Brief description of arrhythmias and an in depth look at the different types including bradycardias, tachycardias and atrial fibrillation.

Mayo Clinic Electrophysiology Laboratory - A look at the heart and its rhythms, diagnosing, electrophysiologist, bradycardias, tachycardias, supraventricular tachycardias, atrial fibrillation and vetricular tachyarrhythmias.

MedicineNet.com - Presents a detailed discussion on this disorder, giving complete definition, what a normal heart beat is, symptoms, causes, as well as all the different types of arrhythmias.

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - In-depth discussions on this disorder including what it is, causes, symptoms, types, what happens in the heart during arrhythmias, treatment and many other related issues .

North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology - Details about NASPE who is dedicated to the study and management of cardiac rhythm disorders. Includes find a specialist, a library, products and courses, scientific sessions, news and information about the heart.

OnHealth with WebMD - Detailed look at an arrhythmia, the causes, and diagnosing. The different types and treatments available.

Palpitations - Describes terms, doctors' explanations, and what exactly a palpitation is.

Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia: iafrica.com - A look at what this is, the causes, symptoms and treatment. Some self help tips to try while having an attack.

Premature Ventricular Contractions - Information on this arrhythmia, written by a patient.

SleepTight - Explanation of arrhythmias.

St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center's Arrhythmia Service - QandAs, electrophysiology information, news, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic procedures and an explanation is presented.

Supraventricular Tachycardia - Information on supraventricular tachycardia, an arrhythmia disorder of the heart, written by a patient.

SupraVentricularTachycardia Support Group - SVT or Supra Ventricular Tachycardia is a disorder where the heart starts to beat very hard and very fast for no apparent reason.

Temple University Hospital Health Information-Palpatations - Provides information on symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas - Guidelines for treating arrhythmias in women during pregnancy.

US Food and Drug Administration - An In-depth discussion on ventricular arrhythmias and new drugs and devices in curbing deaths from this disorder.

Vanderbilt Medical Center - Discussion of four types of arrhythmias and brief look at management in children.

Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome: iafrica.com - A quite extensive look at this disease and how the heart works.

Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome - American Heart Association looks at this disease along with the symptoms and treatment.

Yahoo Health - A look at arrhythmias discussing causes, incidence, risk factors, treatment, symptoms and other topics.

Congestive heart failure

Jon's Place   - Extensive database about heart failure, patient-run and patient-oriented. Message boards, chat, medications, surgeries, alternative and low sodium cooking are a few of the many topics discussed.

American Heart Association: Congestive Heart Failure - Detailed information about this topic as well as links to related subjects such as enlarged heart, high blood pressure, kidney function and cardiomyopathy.

At the Heart of Life Saving - Information on the cardiac chain of survival, treatment of sudden cardiac arrest and automatic external defibrillation.

Battle Creek Health - A guide to understanding and management of congestive heart failure. An overview, brief discussion of the heart, symptoms, treatment and eating healthy are covered.

Baylor College of Medicine - In depth look at congestive heart failure. Includes education of the family and care giver and seeking out precipitating causes for prevention.

Beryl: Health Care - Detailed description of congestive heart failure and related subjects. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and some guidelines for living with it.

California State University, Fresno, Department of Nursing - A look at congestive heart failure from a medical point of view.

Cardiac Failure.org - Information about CHF such as the symptoms, causes, treatment and studies being done. Also some links to other resources.

Cardiology Associates: Patient Information - Presents an extensive article about congestive heart failure, discussing topics such as, what it is, the types, causes, diagnosing, treatment, how it is to live with and the outlook.

Cardiology Associates: Patient Resources - Looks at what congestive heart failure is. Discusses outlook for patients, patient concerns, as well as symptoms, causes, diagnosing and treatment.

Cardiology Channel - Information on diagnosis and treatment of congestive heart failure monitored by board certified Cardiologists.

Cardiovascular Institute of the South - An article by William R. Ladd, M.D., Director, Nuclear Cardiology. Discussion about congestive heart failure and some underlying causes.

Carilion Health System - A brief look at congestive heart failure and its signs and steps to controlling symptoms. A look at their own facilities for cardiac patients.

Centenary Cardiology Associates - An in-depth look at the causes, symptoms, treatment, surgery and the future of congestive heart failure.

Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati - Information about congestive heart failure in children, provided by nurses and physicians.

Congestive Heart Failure - Canadian site looking at prevention and treatment as well as evaluation of this disease.

Congestive Heart Failure - The CHF team goes into detail about what this disorder is. Includes topics such as symptoms, medications, rest, activity, salt intake, diet, fluid management and weight gain.

Congestive Heart Failure in the United States: A New Epidemic - Gives statistics, using graphs within the article to show the number of deaths, men to women ratio, and hospitalization data, to name a few. Research and prognosis is also discussed.

Cut to the Heart - Includes a history of surgery, congestive heart failure and treatment, treatment techniques, images of troubled hearts, and a map.

Deborah Heart and Lung Center: Patient Information - Explains left and right sided heart failure. The causes, diagnosing, treatment and management are discussed.

Dr. Reid's Corner - An article describing what congestive heart failure is.

Drugs Used for Treatment - Extensive look at congestive heart failure and the types of medications of choice.

eMedicine - Congestive Heart Failure and Pulmonary Edema - Dr. Shamai Grossman offers a detailed clinical report on congestive heart failure and its most severe manifestation, pulmonary edema. Includes a section on emergency treatment.

Failing Hearts - A community-based clinical forum for healthcare professionals involved with the diagnosis and treatment of acute heart failure.

Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Heart Failure - PDF download from the American Heart Association.

Healing Arts Center - Details of congestive heart failure as well as a list of therapies that are available such as homeopathy and herbs.

Health Square - Extensive view on congestive heart failure with a list of do's and don't to assist the patients. Education as to when the doctor should be called, when to seek medical assistance.

Health-Center - Discusses the congestive heart failure, explaining what it is, symptoms, treatment, causes and diagnosing.

Heart Failure - Offers an overview, support groups, find a cardiologist, chat and further resources.

Heart Failure GAP Project in Oregon - HF GAP in Oregon is an effort to improve care for heart failure with education and tool-based application of the ACC/AHA Heart Failure Guidelines at the point-of-care in physician practices.

Heart Failure Online - Information as to what CHF is, how the heart works, living with CHF, as well as symptoms, tests and other related topics.

Heart Failure Society of America - Free patient education materials. Education modules and current news.

Heart Point - Explains what heart failure is, symptoms, what to watch for, evaluation, prognosis, medication other related issues.

Heart Site - Details about congestive heart failure, explaining what it is, symptoms, treatment, how common and how serious it is.

The Helena Cardiology Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure - Brief discussion on symptoms, salt intake, medications and exercise. Very detailed information and pictures of testing such as echocardiogram.

Huffington Center of Aging: Congestive Heart Failure in the Elderly - In-depth look at this disorder. Some of the topics covered are diagnosing, education for patient and care giver, prevention, and treatment.

iafrica.com: Heart Failure - An explanation, the causes, symptoms, complications and treatment are discussed here.

Kantrowitz CardioVad - A mechanical device that helps the failing heart work more effectively. It is being used in a small group of patients with severe chronic congestive heart failure. Offers patient and physician information.

Mayo Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure - A description of the condition, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, complications, treatment and prevention.

Methodist Health Care System - Looks at congestive heart failure, discussing what it is, symptoms, diagnosing and treatment.

Mid America Heart Institute - Information on congestive heart failure.

Minnesota Living With Heart Failure Questionnaire - The questionnaire provided is a measure of the patients' perceptions of the effects of congestive heart failure on their lives.

My CHF - Provides self-monitoring tools, educational resources, and online support communities for those with congestive heart failure.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - A look at heart failure, exploring the causes, treatment, diagnosis and the general outlook.

NewsRx Report Series on Heart Failure Therapy Research - Information, and news on Heart Failure Therapy Research with NewsRx.net's series of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.

Northern Arizona University - A brief explanation of congestive heart failure with a very extensive listing of medications use to assist the patient.

The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Congestive Heart Failure - Resource for those who are active or wish to begin being active. Discusses causes of exercise intolerance, exercise benefits, an exercise prescription as well as what to look out for.

Research Foundation Florida Cardiovascular Institute - Offers a patient manual about congestive heart failure. Discussing different aspects, medications and their possible side affects as well as sodium restriction.

RxMed - An article on what congestive heart failure is, causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, activity, diet, possible complications and prognosis.

Seton Heart Center - A look at the facilities and the heart failure team as well as information about this disorder.

South Shore Medical Center of Westchester - An article explaining congestive heart failure including its symptoms, treatment and diagnosing.

The St. Luke’s Heart Failure Program - Offers information on the most recent treatment options available. Among these are proven medications, mechanical heart assist devices, and surgical interventions including transplantation.

Success with CHF - Research clinic specializing in the treatment of heart failure, offering information for patients as well as health care professionals.

Texas Heart Institute - Discusses what congestive heart failure is, as well as who is at risk and the causes. Lifestyle changes, medications, surgical procedures and other issues are presented.

University of Louisville School of Dentistry - Details about congestive heart failure and guidelines for dentist in managing patients with this disorder.

University of St. Thomas - Provides general and specific information regarding congestive heart failure. Details on what it is, treatment and symptoms are some of the topics discussed.

Web MD Health: Congestive Heart Failure - In depth discussion on all topics relating to CHF, such as causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and a look at American Heart Association classification of heart failure.

WebMD Health - Consumer health information about heart failure. Includes questions to ask your doctor, exercise, warning signs for a silent heart attack and a look inside the failing heart.

Yahoo Health: Congestive Heart Failure - Resource for congestive heart failure. An in-depth look at this and related disorders.

Your Family Doctor - Description of heart failure, its causes, diagnosis, treatment and when to call a physician.

Heart attacks

Acute Myocardial Infarction GAP Project in Michigan - AMI GAP in Michigan is an effort to improve care for AMI with education and tool-based application of the ACC/AHA Acute Myocardial Infarction Guidelines in acute care hospitals.

American Heart Association - 1998 U.S. heart attack and angina statistics.

AskMen.com - Includes information of how to reduce the risk of heart attack.

Bob Findlay's Site - Relating to heart attack, heart bypass operations and heart disease. Cardiac support in the community.

Cardiology Channel - Information on heart attack diagnosis and treatments. Find a cardiologist in your area.

City Heart Center - Cardiovascular information including risk factors, effects, and information on angina and cardiac medications.

Dimensions Health Care System - A look at this disease and the dangers of chest pain, signs of a heart attack and the risk factors.

eMedicine Health - Heart Attack - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of heart attacks and their causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Family Doctor.org - Information on how to tell if a having heart attack is taking place and what do. Lists the causes and how to avoid having one.

George Washington University Hospital - Explains how important immediate treatment is in case of a heart attack. A list of common symptoms and important therapies are talked about which must be administered as soon as possible.

Health A to Z - Pertinent information regarding heart attacks, from signs to how they are treated. Learn what tests are performed and what they indicate.

Health A to Z - Treating a Heart Attack - A list of medications to assist your heart once diagnosis has been made.

Heart Attack - A personal account written by Bob Brand.

The Heart Attack 1945 - An article about a San Francisco newspaperman C.H. Brick Garrigues, separated from his wife, unhappy in his job, a cigarette smoker, trying to become a successful writer, suffers a Myocardial Infarction.

Heart Attack Decisionnaire - Complete a check list about heart attack risks.

Heart Site.com - Explains what a heart attack is, the symptoms, what to do if one is suspected, hospital care, treatments and medication.

HeartInfo.org: Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs - Description of possible warning signals, plus information on silent ischemia.

HeartPoint - Myocardial infarction - Clear patient-oriented information on having a heart attack. Includes an animation of the pathological process and answers to a wide variety of common questions about this type of heart disease.

How Stuff Works - Carl Bianco M.D. provides a 6-part graphical in-depth look at heart disease, heart attacks and angina. Topics include atherosclerosis, hypertension, cholesterol, smoking, obesity, diabetes mellitus and stress.

India Mart Health Care - Self care guide, symptoms, signs, prevention, hypertension heart attacks, silent myocardial infarction and diagnosis.

Information from Your Family Doctor - Talks about heart attacks, what it is, warning signs and tips on prevention.

The Los Angeles Fire Department - Signal and care for a person having a heart attack and the five steps of CPR.

Management of Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction - A report of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. Committee on Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction.

Mayo Clinic Health Information - A description and warning signs, followed by steps to be taken if a heart attack is suspected.

Mayo Clinic: Heart Attack - An overview of signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatments and other important facts.

MedicineNet.com - A look at heart attack (myocardial infarction) and the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, recovery and prevention.

Methodist Health Care System - Explains what a heart attack is and talks about the inherited and acquired risk factors, management of risk factors, warning signs and treatment.

Miami Heart Research Institute - Detailed discussion on smoking, blood pressure, weight, exercise, diabetes, age and gender and family history. There is a calculator on site to calculate your own risk of having a heart attack.

University of Michigan Health System - Discussion about heart attacks, how they occur, symptoms, recovery, and risk factors.

Heart murmurs

American Heart Association - Looks at heart murmurs and their causes.

Atlas of Murmurs - Cardiology CME presents 4 heart sounds for our listening.

The Auscultation Assistant - Audio to differentiate the characteristics of heart murmurs and discussion of the different types of murmurs.

Cardiac Auscultation - Ten heart sounds to listen to including a normal heart to compare sounds.

Cardiology Heart Sounds Wave Files - Audio for numerous heart sounds and heart murmurs.

Cardiothoracic Surgery of Savannah - Includes an explanation of how heart valves work, and audio files with the sounds of common heart valve murmurs.

Children's Heart Institute - Among some of the topics discussed are, causes of innocent and non-innocent murmurs and physical signs present. Audio to experience the different sounds.

The Disney Encyclopedia of Baby and Child Care - Discusses detection of murmurs, causes, tests and when and whether treatment is required.

Family Practice Notebook: Heart Auscultation - Examination of valve murmurs. Detailed topics such as characteristics, timing, severity, causes and management.

Florida Thoracic and Cardiovascular Associates - Explains what a heart murmur is, about heart valves, how a normal heart works and problems. Includes audio of 5 different heart sounds.

Functional Heart Murmur - A brief discussion on this topic.

Georgetown University Community and Family Medicine - From a medical point of view covers topics such as taking of patient history, the examination, auscultation, and innocent murmurs.

Good Health Magazine - An article discussing heart murmurs in children with two doctors. Topics covered were some causes and treatment.

Health & Wellness Info - Provides an overview of murmurs of the heart, discussing what it is, are they serious, and how they are treated.

Heart Murmurs and Your Child - An article addressing the diagnoses of this disorder, as well as congenital heart defects, common heart defects and their treatment.

Heart Murmurs Rarely Life Threatening. - Dr. Miguel Quiñones speaks out about this disorder and its causes.

Information from Your Family Doctor - What parents should know regarding a normal heart murmur, and what does it mean. Discusses when it is a sign of a problem.

Innocent Heart Murmur - Educational information for families and patients from The Children's Hospital Heart Center, University of New Mexico.

Landon Pediatric Foundation - Fred Leong M.D looks at common heart sounds and murmurs in infants, innocent murmurs, pathologic murmurs, and diastolic continuous murmurs. Audio as well to hear the heart sounds.

MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Heart sounds - Article about the definition, alternative names, common causes in detail, what to expect from your doctor and test procedures of heart murmurs.

Murmurs of the Heart - Discussion by Daniel J. Waters, D.O., FCCP on the causes and diagnosing of this disorder.

The Pediatric Bulletin - Details on characteristics of murmurs, supraclavicular systolic murmurs and innocent continuous murmurs.

Rush Children's Heart Center - In-depth look at how to evaluate a murmur, symptoms to look for, physical examination, auscultation, and features of the innocent murmur.

School Nurse.com - An article examining how a young patient should be diagnosed and observed for detection heart murmurs. Whether to tell the parents or when to record it in the medical records is discussed.

School of Nursing - Presented are audio of numerous heart sounds and murmurs.

Synapse Publishing Inc. - Supplies eleven sounds, and murmurs for us to listen to.

Washington Parent Magazine - Gerard Martin, M.D. discusses issues of your child's heart murmur, including innocent and pathological murmurs and testing.

Yahoo Health - A complete look at heart murmurs, including definition, alternative names, finding the sounds and common causes.

Valvular Heart disease

Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease   - From the American Heart Association, covers all the valve diseases, infective endocarditis, pregnancy, adolescents and young adults, prosthetic heart valves and coronary artery disease.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation - A guide explaining heart valve disease including diagnosing and types of surgery available.

euroSCORE for Patients - Provides an interactive tool that allows a patient to work out their own risk for all forms of cardiac surgery such as valve surgery.

Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease - A report of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines.

Heart Point - A lot to be found here, including regurgitation, causes of valvular disease, therapy and surgeries available. An excellent diagram of regurgitant mitral valve in motion is shown.

The John P. Robarts Research Institute Heart Valve Lab - An introduction to the Heart Valve Lab. Details on what valves are, about valve surgery and heart valve questions and answers.

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre - An extensive look at what valvular heart disease is, as well as the diagnosing and treatment.

Medtronic - Explains what heart valves are and how problem valves can be treated. Planning for the future and further resources available.

The Merck Manual - Looks at stenosis and regurgitation for aortic, mitral and tricuspid valves, their symptoms and signs, diagnosis and treatment. A look at pulmonary valves and idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis.

One Valve For Life - Details on mechanical heart valves and tissue valves. Highlights patient stories and features information on valve durability, hemodynamic performance, operative risk and life expectancy.

St. Jude Medical - Information on how heart valves work, heart sounds, and types and causes of valvular disease.

Stress Management Corner - A discussion about low blood volume, often associated with mitral valve prolapse.

Texas Medical Center: Types of Valve Disease - A look at both stenosis and regurgitation of mitral valves, aortic valves, tricuspid valves and pulmonary valves. For each one causes, symptoms and signs are looked at.

Valvular Disorders of the Heart - Overview of the valves of the heart, aortic regurgitation, aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, mitral stenosis, tricuspid regurgitation, tricuspid stenosis, pulmonic regurgitation, pulmonic stenosis, echocardiography, prosthetic valves and anticoagulation.

Some heart disease listings from the ODP