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Site description: A look at dilated (congestive), hypertophic, and restrictive cardiomyopathies, discussing the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of each.
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| Previous 10 | Cor Pulmonale in Systemic Lupus Erythematosis | http://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/annals/153/93262.html Cor Pulmonale in Systemic Lupus Erythematosis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Cor_Pulmonale Reports a case of SLE who presented with severe pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale without any evidence of parenchymal lung disease. |
| Previous | Cardiomyopathy | http://www.ozemail.com.au/~jber/Cardio/cardiomyopathy.htm Cardiomyopathy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Cardiomyopathy A list of all the different types and a brief descriptions of each. |
| Random 1 | Memorial Health Care System | http://www.memorial.org/ Memorial Health Care System | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Tennessee/Localities/C/Chattanooga/Health/Hospitals A 365-bed Catholic hospital and associated health facilities offering a broad range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic services. News, events, maps, doctor directory, employment information, institution history, and health links. |
| Random 2 | Nahri Exfoliation Cloths | http://www.nahri.com Nahri Exfoliation Cloths | Top/Shopping/Health/Beauty/Skin_Care Specially textured, pure cotton cleansing cloths. Enjoy how rejuvinated your skin will feel as you exfoliate to smoother, softer, more radiant skin. |
| Random 3 | Oklahoma Department of Mental Health | http://www.odmhsas.org Oklahoma Department of Mental Health | Top/Health/Addictions/Substance_Abuse/Centers_and_Counseling_Services/North_America/United_States/Oklahoma Provides information on services available to those affected by mental illness, chemical dependency, domestic violence, or sexual assault. |
| Random 4 | Pregnancy Resource Center | http://www.pregnancyresource.net Pregnancy Resource Center | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Utah/Localities/S/Salt_Lake_City/Health/Reproductive_Health Offers pregnancy testing, peer counseling, support groups, temporary shelter, adoption assistance, medical and legal referrals, and resources. |
| Random 5 | Wessex Deanery | http://www.wessex.org.uk/ Wessex Deanery | Top/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Health/Resources/For_Professionals Postgraduate Medical and Dental education in the Wessex area. |
| Next | Dr. Strand MD: Specializing in Nutritional Medicine | http://www.raystrand.com/case_studies/cardiomyopathy.asp Dr. Strand MD: Specializing in Nutritional Medicine | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Cardiomyopathy Looks extensively at cardiomyopathy and Coenzyme Q10 supplementing. |
| Next 10 | Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia | http://telethon.bio.unipd.it/ARVDnet/ Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Cardiomyopathy ARVD information and treatment for patients and medical doctors. |
| Random 1 | TV Guide Online: Happily Ever After | http://www.tvguide.com/movies/database/ShowMovie.asp?MI=35857 TV Guide Online: Happily Ever After | Top/Arts/Animation/Movies/Titles/Happily_Ever_After Review, cast and credits. |
| Random 4 | Dean Health System | http://www.deancare.com/ Dean Health System | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Wisconsin/Health Healthcare systems including medical centers, urgent care centers, optical care centers and pharmacies in the greater Madison area and throughout Dane and Rock counties. |
| Random 4 | Portal Salut | http://www.portalsalut.com/ Portal Salut | Top/World/Català/Regional/Catalunya/Girona/Alt_Empordà/Medicina_i_salut Portal de Figueres amb recursos sobre salut i medicina en general. |
| Next 70 | Open Heart.net | http://www.open-heart.net/ Open Heart.net | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources 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.] |
| Previous 70 | Palpitations | http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/forum.asp?li=MNI&ArticleKey=437 Palpitations | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia Describes terms, doctors' explanations, and what exactly a palpitation is. |
| Next 170 | AskMen.com | http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/health6.html AskMen.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Heart_Attack Includes information of how to reduce the risk of heart attack. |
| Previous 170 | Cut to the Heart | http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/heart/ Cut to the Heart | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure Includes a history of surgery, congestive heart failure and treatment, treatment techniques, images of troubled hearts, and a map. |
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| Previous 270 | MEDLINEplus: Sinusitis | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sinusitis.html MEDLINEplus: Sinusitis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Ear,_Nose_and_Throat/Nose_and_Paranasal_Sinuses/Sinusitis The National Library of Medicine (National Institutes of Health) public database search engine. Extensive citations and information. |
| Other resource N0 | Health factsheets from BUPA: Sinusitis | http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/Sinusitis.html Health factsheets from BUPA: Sinusitis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Ear,_Nose_and_Throat/Nose_and_Paranasal_Sinuses/Sinusitis Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Sinusitis, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format. |
| Other resource N1 | Sinus Info Center | http://www.sinusinfocenter.com Sinus Info Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Ear,_Nose_and_Throat/Nose_and_Paranasal_Sinuses/Sinusitis Offers information on anatomy, causes, symptoms and treatments. |
| Other resource N2 | SinuNEB | http://www.sinuspharmacy.com/ SinuNEB | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Ear,_Nose_and_Throat/Nose_and_Paranasal_Sinuses/Sinusitis Information about sinusitis and treating it with this special nebulizer for delivering medication to the sinuses. |
| Other resource N3 | Sinus News | http://www.sinusnews.com Sinus News | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Ear,_Nose_and_Throat/Nose_and_Paranasal_Sinuses/Sinusitis/Articles Dozens of articles related to sinus infections. |
| Other resource N4 | Your Child's Health: Sinus Wars | http://www.yourchildshealth.com/halert/sinus.html Your Child's Health: Sinus Wars | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Ear,_Nose_and_Throat/Nose_and_Paranasal_Sinuses/Sinusitis/Articles Article on the condition in children and when to take them to a physician. |
| Other resource N5 | The Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) | http://www.vestibular.org/ The Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Ear,_Nose_and_Throat/Vestibular_Disorders VEDA is a nonprofit organization that exists to provide information and support to people suffering from inner-ear balance disorders. |
| Other resource N6 | Wobbler's Anonymous | http://www.wobblers.com/ Wobbler's Anonymous | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Ear,_Nose_and_Throat/Vestibular_Disorders A support group for people who have vestibular damage by gentamicin or related drugs. |
| Other resource N7 | MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation | http://www.nhffoundations.net/mdds MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Ear,_Nose_and_Throat/Vestibular_Disorders Learn more about Mal de Debarquement (MdDS) a rare balance disorder that is brought on following a cruise or other motion experience. Symptoms usually include persistent sensations of rocking, swaying and/or bobbing and can be accompanied by imbalance. |
| Other resource N8 | Cardiology Information from Aventis | http://www.cardiology.aventis.com/default.htm Cardiology Information from Aventis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease Information about cardiological conditions and also scientific symposia. |
| Other resource N9 | WebMD - Heart disease | http://my.webmd.com/medical_information/condition_centers/heart_disease/default.htm WebMD - Heart disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease Information written and reviewed by WebMD doctors. |
| Other resource N10 | Fight Coronary Disease | http://www.fightcoronarydisease.com/ Fight Coronary Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease Patient-oriented information about coronary disease, to prepare for meeting the physician. |
| Other resource N11 | Congenital Heart Diseases Their Study and Treatment | http://www.redtail.net/owc Congenital Heart Diseases Their Study and Treatment | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congenital A most complete manual, text and graphics by Oliver W. Caminos M.D. (1999) |
| Other resource N12 | About.com | http://heartdisease.about.com/blchd.htm About.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congenital Information about congenital heart defects, and February 14th being recognized as a day for hearts. |
| Other resource N13 | Resources from California State University | http://www.csun.edu/~hcmth011/heart/ Resources from California State University | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congenital Very extensive list of congenital heart diseases with links to sites dealing with that particular disease. Information to help parents and provide support. |
| Other resource N14 | Palliative Operations | http://heartdisease.about.com/library/weekly/aa112397.htm Palliative Operations | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congenital The early staged operations for patients with this congenital heart defect, Tetralogy of Fallot, that lead up to the final correction surgery. |
| Other resource N15 | Miami Children's Hospital | http://www.pediatricheartsurgery.com Miami Children's Hospital | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congenital Department of Cardiovascular Surgery provides a list of surgeries performed along with actual pictures and a lot of information about each. A form on-site to ask questions or give comments. |
| Other resource N16 | Coping with Congenital Heart Disease in Your Baby | http://www.aafp.org/afp/990401ap/990401d.html Coping with Congenital Heart Disease in Your Baby | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congenital Article with some useful information, published by The American Academy of Family Physicians. |
| Other resource N17 | Adult Congenital Heart Association | http://www.achaheart.org/ Adult Congenital Heart Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congenital Information, resources and support for adults with congenital heart disease. |
| Other resource N18 | Feeding Your Infant With Congenital Heart Disease | http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4885 Feeding Your Infant With Congenital Heart Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congenital American Heart Association gives details on baby's growth, how to feed your baby, feeding tips, breastfeeding, formula feeding, tube feeding, starting solid foods, asking for help, heart medication and feeding and looking ahead. |
| Other resource N19 | Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus | http://www.laughs.com.au/sid/ Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congenital Good information on the extremely rare condition of Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus. Causes, treatment, pictures and a support forum are available to ask others affected by this disorder. |
| Other resource N20 | Fontan Operation | http://www.FontanOperation.com/fontan.htm Fontan Operation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congenital Devoted to explaining this procedure, used to treat complex birth defects of the heart like hypoplastic right and left heart syndrome and single ventricle. |
| Other resource N21 | HLHS - Benjamin's Hope | http://www.bensheart.com HLHS - Benjamin's Hope | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congenital/Personal_Pages A personal site dedicated to a son, and his fight against HLHS, hypoplastic left heart syndrome. A place to find hope and strength. |
| Other resource N22 | HLHS - Brett's World | http://www.angelfire.com/oh4/brettsheart HLHS - Brett's World | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congenital/Personal_Pages A Mom tell of her son's continued fight with a serious heart defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Offers links and information. |
| Other resource N23 | My Name is Roosje Smid | http://home-2.tiscali.nl/~rsmid/index.html My Name is Roosje Smid | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congenital/Personal_Pages Information about this 4 year old who has Pulmonary Hypertension, a Congenital Heart Lung Defect. Heart lung transplant will be needed in the future. |
| Other resource N24 | At the Heart of Life Saving | http://www.chainofsurvival.com At the Heart of Life Saving | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure Information on the cardiac chain of survival, treatment of sudden cardiac arrest and automatic external defibrillation. |
| Other resource N25 | Heart Failure Society of America | http://www.abouthf.org/ Heart Failure Society of America | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure Free patient education materials. Education modules and current news. |
| Other resource N26 | Dr. Reid's Corner | http://www.lymphedema.com/heart.htm Dr. Reid's Corner | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure An article describing what congestive heart failure is. |
| Other resource N27 | The Helena Cardiology Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure | http://www.helenacardiology.com/chf.htm The Helena Cardiology Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure Brief discussion on symptoms, salt intake, medications and exercise. Very detailed information and pictures of testing such as echocardiogram. |
| Other resource N28 | Kantrowitz CardioVad | http://www.lvadtech.com Kantrowitz CardioVad | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure 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. |
| Other resource N29 | Methodist Health Care System | http://methodisthealth.com/health/heart/congest.htm Methodist Health Care System | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure Looks at congestive heart failure, discussing what it is, symptoms, diagnosing and treatment. |
| Other resource N30 | Cardiology Channel | http://www.cardiologychannel.com/chf/ Cardiology Channel | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure Information on diagnosis and treatment of congestive heart failure monitored by board certified Cardiologists. |
| Other resource N31 | California State University, Fresno, Department of Nursing | http://www.csufresno.edu/nursing/n140/studassign/chf.htm California State University, Fresno, Department of Nursing | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure A look at congestive heart failure from a medical point of view. |
| Other resource N32 | The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Congestive Heart Failure | http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1998/08aug/clark.htm The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Congestive Heart Failure | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_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. |
| Other resource N33 | Congestive Heart Failure | http://library.thinkquest.org/27533/main.html Congestive Heart Failure | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_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. |
| Other resource N34 | Congestive Heart Failure in the United States: A New Epidemic | http://www.citihealth.com/layout.cfm?HC=5&body=Articles/00004031 Congestive Heart Failure in the United States: A New Epidemic | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure 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. |
| Other resource N35 | Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati | http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/family/pep/conditions/1001/ Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure Information about congestive heart failure in children, provided by nurses and physicians. |
| Other resource N36 | Centenary Cardiology Associates | http://www.centenarycardiology.com/Conditions/Congestive_Heart_Failure.htm Centenary Cardiology Associates | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure An in-depth look at the causes, symptoms, treatment, surgery and the future of congestive heart failure. |
| Other resource N37 | Heart Failure | http://www.spotlighthealth.com/heart_failure/hf/hf.htm Heart Failure | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure Offers an overview, support groups, find a cardiologist, chat and further resources. |
| Other resource N38 | Mayo Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure | http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=5.1.1.3.34 Mayo Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure A description of the condition, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, complications, treatment and prevention. |
| Other resource N39 | Heart Failure GAP Project in Oregon | http://www.acc.org/gap/or/oregon_gap.htm Heart Failure GAP Project in Oregon | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure 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. |
| Other resource N40 | Mid America Heart Institute | http://hvelink.saint-lukes.org/library/healthguide/IllnessConditions/topic.asp?HWID=hw44415 Mid America Heart Institute | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure Information on congestive heart failure. |
| Other resource N41 | Deborah Heart and Lung Center: Patient Information | http://www.deborah.org/consumer/chf.html Deborah Heart and Lung Center: Patient Information | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure Explains left and right sided heart failure. The causes, diagnosing, treatment and management are discussed. |
| Other resource N42 | Research Foundation Florida Cardiovascular Institute | http://www.fciheart.com/CHF_Manual.html Research Foundation Florida Cardiovascular Institute | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure Offers a patient manual about congestive heart failure. Discussing different aspects, medications and their possible side affects as well as sodium restriction. |
| Other resource N43 | The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Hf/HF_WhatIs.html The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congestive_Failure A look at heart failure, exploring the causes, treatment, diagnosis and the general outlook. |
| Other resource N44 | A Different Heart | http://www.adifferentheart.com A Different Heart | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Women Intended to educate both health care professionals and patients on the difficulties and options for assessing risk and heart disease in women. |
| Other resource N45 | Guide to Preventive Cardiology for Women | http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/99/18/2480 Guide to Preventive Cardiology for Women | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Women American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology, Scientific Statement. |
| Other resource N46 | WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease | http://www.womenheart.org WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Women Web site offers information and interactive features, such as a Bulletin Board and a My Journal section. Membership is free. |
| Other resource N47 | Aspirin, Your Heart, and You | http://www.drdonnica.com/guests/00004739.htm Aspirin, Your Heart, and You | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Women Dr. Cynthia Mulrow addresses aspirin therapy as preventive medicine for heart disease. |
| Other resource N48 | US Food and Drug Administration | http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1999/199_chol.html US Food and Drug Administration | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Cholesterol Information regarding keeping cholesterol under control. An article by John Henkel. |
| Other resource N49 | Bupa | http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/cholesterol.html Bupa | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Cholesterol Concise fact sheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of cholesterol. Available for down loading in Adobe acrobat format. |
| Other resource N50 | When to Start Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease | http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/95/6/1683 When to Start Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Cholesterol A statement for health care professionals from the American Heart Association task force on risk reduction. |
| Other resource N51 | What Doctors Don't Tell You | http://home.sprynet.com/~impa/doctors16.htm What Doctors Don't Tell You | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Cholesterol Information about cholesterol test kits and how they are being kept off the market by the medical establishment. |
| Other resource N52 | Focus on Cholesterol | http://www.focusoncholesterol.com/ Focus on Cholesterol | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Cholesterol List of resources for patients experiencing elevated cholesterol levels. Explanation of its role in heart disease. |
| Other resource N53 | InteliHealth: Cholesterol | http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8775/8775.html InteliHealth: Cholesterol | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Cholesterol Includes basic information, treatment options, and an ask-the-expert section. Reviewed by Harvard Medical School. |
| Other resource N54 | Ruchi Health.com: Cholesterol | http://www.ruchihealth.com/health/cholesterol.htm Ruchi Health.com: Cholesterol | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Cholesterol Learn about its sources, its effects, and its roles in the body. Also know about how soya helps to check high cholesterol. |
| Other resource N55 | For Your Health - High Cholesterol Risks | http://www.health.xq23.com/High_Cholesterol.html For Your Health - High Cholesterol Risks | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Cholesterol High cholesterol, lipids, lipoproteins, LDL HDL, triglycerides, and metabolic syndrome. Offers answers as to what it all means, and how to treat it. |
| Other resource N56 | Rose Medical Center - High Cholesterol | http://www.rosemed.com/healthcontent.asp?page=/dci/highcholesterol Rose Medical Center - High Cholesterol | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Cholesterol An article about cholesterol, discussing the interpretation of the numbers, good and bad cholesterol as well as how to fight it when it is high. |
| Other resource N57 | Medbroadcast.com | http://www.medbroadcast.com/condition_info_details.asp?disease_id=148 Medbroadcast.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Cholesterol Find out how to lower your cholesterol level through diet or medication. |
| Other resource N58 | North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology | http://www.naspe.org North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia 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. |
| Other resource N59 | Advice from Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee | http://www.drdaveanddee.com/heart.html Advice from Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia An explanation of premature atrial contractions and premature ventricular contractions. |
| Other resource N60 | Health Factsheets From BUPA | http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/mosby_factsheets/Arrhythmia.html Health Factsheets From BUPA | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia Explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of arrhythmia, available for down loading in Adobe acrobat format. |
| Other resource N61 | Einthoven | http://www.arrhythmia.net/ Einthoven | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia Continuing education and advances in cardiac arrhythmias. Includes news, key papers, case histories and manuals. |
| Other resource N62 | HeartPoint | http://www.heartpoint.com/arrhythmias%20-%20introduction.html HeartPoint | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia In-depth detail about this disorder including symptoms, what types, causes, what patient can do, as well as pacemakers, atrial fibrillaion and ventricular arrhythmias. |
| Other resource N63 | US Food and Drug Administration | http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1997/397_hart.html US Food and Drug Administration | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia An In-depth discussion on ventricular arrhythmias and new drugs and devices in curbing deaths from this disorder. |
| Other resource N64 | Palpitations | http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/forum.asp?li=MNI&ArticleKey=437 Palpitations | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia Describes terms, doctors' explanations, and what exactly a palpitation is. |
| Other resource N65 | Vanderbilt Medical Center | http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/peds/pidl/cardio/arrythm.htm Vanderbilt Medical Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia Discussion of four types of arrhythmias and brief look at management in children. |
| Other resource N66 | Health South | http://www.healthsouth.com/hsus/HSUS/EN_US/medical/conditionscenter/heart/23130008_cardiac.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0580273805.0981814214@@@@&BV_Engin Health South | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia Talks about causes, incidence and risk factors, types, symptoms, treatment and prevention for arrhythmias. |
| Other resource N67 | American Heart Association | http://www.americanheart.org/arrhythmia American Heart Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. Find out more about the symptoms and treatments of this condition. For patients and professionals. |
| Other resource N68 | Guidelines for Implantation of Cardiac Pacemakers and Antiarrhythmia Devices | http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/97/13/1325 Guidelines for Implantation of Cardiac Pacemakers and Antiarrhythmia Devices | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia A Report of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. Committee on Pacemaker Implantation. |
| Other resource N69 | OnHealth with WebMD | http://my.webmd.com/content/article/1675.51093 OnHealth with WebMD | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia Detailed look at an arrhythmia, the causes, and diagnosing. The different types and treatments available. |
| Other resource N70 | Alternative Treatments | http://www.marysherbs.com/heal/heal-arr.htm Alternative Treatments | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia Explained in lay mans terms what arrhythmias are, with suggested herbs and vitamins. |
| Other resource N71 | Family Practice Notebook: Arrhythmias in Athletes | http://www.fpnotebook.com/CV257.htm Family Practice Notebook: Arrhythmias in Athletes | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia Non-cardiac causes, types, worrisome symptoms and worrisome signs (red flags) are some topics discussed. |
| Other resource N72 | Arrhythmia: A Problem With Your Heartbeat | http://familydoctor.org/286.xml Arrhythmia: A Problem With Your Heartbeat | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia 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. |
| Other resource N73 | Cardiac Arrhythmias Research and Education Foundation | http://www.longqt.org Cardiac Arrhythmias Research and Education Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia/Long_QT_Syndrome Information and stories about Long QT Syndrome. |
| Other resource N74 | European Information Center | http://www.qtsyndrome.ch/ European Information Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia/Long_QT_Syndrome English language version of European site on Long QT Syndrome. Information about this disorder as well as links to other resources. |
| Other resource N75 | SADS UK : The Ashley Jolly SAD Trust | http://www.sadsuk.org SADS UK : The Ashley Jolly SAD Trust | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia/Long_QT_Syndrome Voluntary organization raising awareness about heart conditions in young people. Provides support to patients and families. |
| Other resource N76 | Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome | http://www.sads.org.uk Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia/Long_QT_Syndrome Information for the family and relatives of a young person who has died of Long QT or other sudden arrhythmic death syndromes. |
| Other resource N77 | SavonHealth | http://www.savonatrialfibrillation.com SavonHealth | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia/Atrial_Fibrillation A comprehensive information site on this heart disorder. |
| Other resource N78 | American Heart Association - Atrial Fibrillation | http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4451 American Heart Association - Atrial Fibrillation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia/Atrial_Fibrillation Recommendations for aggressive treatment of this heart disorder due to the risk of stroke. |
| Other resource N79 | Medtronic - Atrial Fibrillation | http://www.medtronic.com/af/ Medtronic - Atrial Fibrillation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia/Atrial_Fibrillation Explanation, diagnosis, and treatment options for this heart disorder. Well illustrated and includes sections for professionals and patient stories. |
| Other resource N80 | Atrial Fibrillation - Resources for Patients | http://www.a-fib.com Atrial Fibrillation - Resources for Patients | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Arrhythmia/Atrial_Fibrillation Examination of this heart disorder from a patient's point of view, with remedies and help finding a doctor. Includes experiences of cured patients. |