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Site description: Provides a tool to allow patients to work out their own risk for all forms of heart surgery such as CABG. Work out risk using a free calculator.
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| Previous 10 | Rochester Cardiopulmonary Group | http://www.rcpg.com/artery.shtml Rochester Cardiopulmonary Group | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Coronary_Artery_Disease An explanation of what coronary artery disease is. |
| Previous | American Heart Association: Coronary Artery Disease Profiler | http://www.heartprofiler.nexcura.com/Interface2.asp?CB=331&NewSession American Heart Association: Coronary Artery Disease Profiler | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Coronary_Artery_Disease This decision support tool will help understanding of treatment options and possible side-effects. |
| Random 1 | Avaz MD | http://www.avazmd.com/ Avaz MD | Top/Health/Professions/Medical_Transcription/Services Web-enabled, integrated digital medical transcription and computerized medical record and EMR services designed for physician practices and clinics. |
| Random 2 | Aimee Bell - Design Research | http://www.aimeebell.com/ Aimee Bell - Design Research | Top/Science/Social_Sciences/Psychology/Industrial_and_Organizational/Human_Factors_and_Ergonomics/Consultants Human factors/user interface consultant specializing in consumer products, web, E-Commerce, children's products and technologies, medical devices, environments and furniture. |
| Random 3 | Glendale Memorial Hospital | http://www.glendalememorial.com/ Glendale Memorial Hospital | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/California/Localities/G/Glendale/Health 346-bed regional referral center. Nonprofit medical facility highlights the medical services, including clinical research studies and trials, and provides complete medical, surgical and obstetrical services. |
| Random 4 | USA - New Mexico Health Insurance Alliance | http://nmhia.com/ USA - New Mexico Health Insurance Alliance | Top/Business/Financial_Services/Insurance/Life_and_Health/Associations The Alliance is a non-profit organization created by the state legislature to provide increased access to voluntary health insurance for small businesses, self-employed and qualified individuals. |
| Random 5 | Crawford Memorial Hospital & Health Services | http://www.crawfordmh.com/ Crawford Memorial Hospital & Health Services | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Illinois/Localities/R/Robinson Acute care hospital that describes its services, events, and features a physician directory. |
| Next | Heart Site | http://www.heartsite.com/html/cad.html Heart Site | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Coronary_Artery_Disease In depth look at coronary artery disease with colored graphics. |
| Next 10 | The Hope Heart Institute | http://www.hopeheart.org The Hope Heart Institute | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations Information about the organization, education and research. |
| Random 1 | Women With Wings | http://www.skydancer.org.uk/wwwings/index.html Women With Wings | Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Circus/Schools Trapeze workshops and camps provided for all ages, from toddlers to seniors. Performances also available. [Southest England, United Kingdom] |
| Random 4 | National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health | http://www.ncemch.org/ National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health | Top/Society/Issues/Health/Health_Policy/Children's_Health_Insurance_Program Research center at Georgetown University. This site includes issue papers on outreach and CHIP. |
| Random 4 | Cornerstone Chiropractic Health Partners | http://www.cornerstonechiropractichealth.com/ Cornerstone Chiropractic Health Partners | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Minnesota/Localities/M/Montevideo/Health Offers chiropractic care, massage therapy, and nutritional counseling. Contact information, hours, mission statement. |
| Next 70 | HowStuffWorks: How Artificial Hearts Work | http://www.howstuffworks.com/artificial-heart.htm HowStuffWorks: How Artificial Hearts Work | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Transplant Graphic narrative shows the self-contained AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart, how it's implanted, and how it compares to the failed artificial hearts in the past. |
| Previous 70 | Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease | http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1692 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular From the American Heart Association, covers all the valve diseases, infective endocarditis, pregnancy, adolescents and young adults, prosthetic heart valves and coronary artery disease. |
| Next 170 | Circle of Hope Lymphedema Foundation | http://www.lymphedemacircleofhope.org Circle of Hope Lymphedema Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Lymphedema Provides resources, information, and support for lymphedema patients and their doctors, while promoting educational programs, public awareness, medical treatment, and research for the disease. |
| Previous 170 | The CHD Webring | http://chdring.tripod.com/ The CHD Webring | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups Webring and email list for congenital heart defects. Instructions for joining and adding sites. |
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| Previous 270 | Florida Thoracic and Cardiovascular Associates | http://www.fltca.com/Heart_Murmur/heart_murmur.html Florida Thoracic and Cardiovascular Associates | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Murmurs Explains what a heart murmur is, about heart valves, how a normal heart works and problems. Includes audio of 5 different heart sounds. |
| Other resource N0 | North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology | http://www.naspe.org/shared/glossary_a_d.html North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources Provides a glossary for heart disease terms. |
| Other resource N1 | Mayo Clinic Heart Resource Center | http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=HQ00816 Mayo Clinic Heart Resource Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources Information about atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, diagnostic tests, treatment, risk factors and prevention. |
| Other resource N2 | Seek Wellness | http://www.seekwellness.com/heart/index.htm Seek Wellness | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources Provides information about heart attacks, cholesterol, and heart disease in women. |
| Other resource N3 | South Broward Cardiology | http://www.sbcardiology.com South Broward Cardiology | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources Cardiology group located in Miami, Florida. Web site offers information on common heart problems and disorders. |
| Other resource N4 | MerckSource - Heart Disease | http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_health_library_frame.jsp?cd=3d&pg=/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_adam.jsp?pg=/pp/us/cns/content/adam/ency/article/0024 MerckSource - Heart Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources Information on coronary heart disease, high cholesterol and dietary information to reduce your risk. |
| Other resource N5 | Premier Heart and 3DMP EKG Technology | http://www.premierheart.com/ Premier Heart and 3DMP EKG Technology | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources 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. |
| Other resource N6 | American Heart Association: Heart Profilers | http://www.americanheart.org/heartprofilers American Heart Association: Heart Profilers | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources Make informed treatment decisions with our free treatment decision tools for heart disease and stroke. |
| Other resource N7 | Aspirin as a Therapeutic Agent in Cardiovascular Disease | http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/96/8/2751 Aspirin as a Therapeutic Agent in Cardiovascular Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources A statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association. |
| Other resource N8 | Cardiologist UK | http://www.cardiologist.uk.com Cardiologist UK | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources Dr Diana R Holdright explains about angina, heart disease and cardiological investigations and treatments. Also some details about herself and contact information. |
| Other resource N9 | Christopher M. Quick, Ph.D. | http://avm.ucsf.edu/faculty/quick/ Christopher M. Quick, Ph.D. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources UCSF Center for Cerebrovascular Research. |
| Other resource N10 | Curious Heart.com | http://www.curiousheart.com Curious Heart.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources Provides education about heart disease, prevention, treatment and other general health information. |
| Other resource N11 | euroSCORE Risk Calculators | http://euroscore.org/calc.html euroSCORE Risk Calculators | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources Provides free, multilingual risk calculators for surgical mortality based on this system. |
| Other resource N12 | Guidant Condition Compass | http://www.guidant.com/condition/ Guidant Condition Compass | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources Heart conditions information including congestive heart failure symptoms, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, ejection fraction and dilated cardiomyopathy. |
| Other resource N13 | Heart Attack Prevention | http://www.heart-attack-prevention.com Heart Attack Prevention | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources Discusses the role ace inhibitors play in prevention of stroke, myocardial infarction and cardiovascular risk reduction. |
| Other resource N14 | Heart Disease Risk Assessor | http://www.medcal.co.uk/activex/chooseass.htm Heart Disease Risk Assessor | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources 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. |
| Other resource N15 | Heart Information Network | http://www.heartinfo.org/ Heart Information Network | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources Information about the cardiovascular system, healthy hearts, heart disease, treatment options and the latest news. |
| Other resource N16 | HeartCenterOnline | http://www.heartcenteronline.com/ HeartCenterOnline | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources A resource for heart disease patients and professionals. Features a cardiologist-edited encyclopedia of conditions, tests, and surgeries. For physicians offers physician Web sites and other resources. |
| Other resource N17 | Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory | http://www.med.nyu.edu/cardcath/index.html Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources 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. |
| Other resource N18 | St. Jude Medical Glossary of Heart-Related Medical Terms | http://www.sjm.com/globals/glossary.aspx St. Jude Medical Glossary of Heart-Related Medical Terms | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources Glossary of medical terms related to cardiovascular disorders, heart disease, and heart valves. |
| Other resource N19 | Information from Your Family Doctor | http://familydoctor.org/128.xml Information from Your Family Doctor | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources 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. |
| Other resource N20 | The Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions | http://www.scai.org/ The Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Resources 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. |
| Other resource N21 | Heart Disorders Message Board | http://www.healthboards.com/heart-disorders/ Heart Disorders Message Board | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups Forum for support, and to discuss information, concerns, and treatment options. |
| Other resource N22 | Heart Care Cardiac Support Group (UK) | http://www.heartcarecsg.co.uk Heart Care Cardiac Support Group (UK) | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups Provide information and support for heart patients and their carers. Lists events and monthly meetings. |
| Other resource N23 | Cardiomyopathy and Congestive Heart Failure | http://network54.com/Hide/Forum/31466 Cardiomyopathy and Congestive Heart Failure | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups A message board for people with heart conditions to be able to talk with others with the same problems. |
| Other resource N24 | Pacemaker Club | http://www.pacemakerclub.com/ Pacemaker Club | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups A free online community for recipients, their families and friends. Provides moral support, inspiration and a wealth of information. |
| Other resource N25 | God Bless MVPSville | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GodBlessMVPSville God Bless MVPSville | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups Email support group for mitral valve prolapse syndrome. |
| Other resource N26 | Shocks-For-Life | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shocks-For-Life Shocks-For-Life | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups This is a support group for patients, their family and friends with defibrillators. Email support group with. |
| Other resource N27 | Salisbury and District Heart Support Group. | http://website.lineone.net/~salisburyheart/ Salisbury and District Heart Support Group. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups Details about this charitable organization dedicated in the care of people with heart problems. Includes the benefits of the group, events, a newsletter and joining instructions. |
| Other resource N28 | Harefield Heart Transplant Club "The Hamsters" | http://www.harefieldhamsters.co.uk Harefield Heart Transplant Club "The Hamsters" | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups A heart transplant support and social club, we take part in various sporting events and social evenings. The club was set up by heart recipients and is still run by recipients. |
| Other resource N29 | Mended Hearts Chapter 139, Marin County, CA | http://freewebz.com/mhchapter139 Mended Hearts Chapter 139, Marin County, CA | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups Features a support organization for heart disease patients and their families, and visit heart patients in hospitals in Marin County, California. |
| Other resource N30 | Hope For Children with HLHS | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HopeforchildrenwithHLHS/ Hope For Children with HLHS | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups To bring together families and children living each day with the trials and triumphs of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Photos, event calendar, and chat. |
| Other resource N31 | HeartStorm | http://www.heartstorm.org HeartStorm | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups A free online cardiac support group featuring forums, news, healthy recipes, links and other heart health resources. |
| Other resource N32 | Friends' Health Connection | http://www.48friend.org/ Friends' Health Connection | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups/Congenital A nonprofit network that connects people with similar health problems for the purpose of mutual support. |
| Other resource N33 | Yahoo! Groups congenitalheartdefectsupport | http://groups.yahoo.com/clubs/congenitalheartdefectsupport Yahoo! Groups congenitalheartdefectsupport | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups/Congenital Raising and supporting each other who has a child or is an adult with CHD. |
| Other resource N34 | Hope For Children with HLHS | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HopeforchildrenwithHLHS/ Hope For Children with HLHS | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Support_Groups/Congenital To bring together families and children living each day with the trials and triumphs of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Photos, event calendar, and chat. |
| Other resource N35 | MedicineNet.com | http://www.medicinenet.com/Script/Main/Art.asp?li=MNI&ArticleKey=379 MedicineNet.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Heart_Attack A look at heart attack (myocardial infarction) and the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, recovery and prevention. |
| Other resource N36 | George Washington University Hospital | http://www.gwhospital.com/p546.html George Washington University Hospital | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Heart_Attack 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. |
| Other resource N37 | Heart Site.com | http://www.heartsite.com/html/heart_attack.html Heart Site.com | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Heart_Attack Explains what a heart attack is, the symptoms, what to do if one is suspected, hospital care, treatments and medication. |
| Other resource N38 | Miami Heart Research Institute | http://www.miamiheartresearch.org/Risk/Risk.htm Miami Heart Research Institute | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Heart_Attack 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. |
| Other resource N39 | American Heart Association | http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4591 American Heart Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Heart_Attack 1998 U.S. heart attack and angina statistics. |
| Other resource N40 | Acute Myocardial Infarction GAP Project in Michigan | http://www.acc.org/gap/mi/ami_gap.htm Acute Myocardial Infarction GAP Project in Michigan | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Heart_Attack 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. |
| Other resource N41 | HeartInfo.org: Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs | http://www.heartinfo.org/search/display.asp?ID=600 HeartInfo.org: Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Heart_Attack Description of possible warning signals, plus information on silent ischemia. |
| Other resource N42 | Heart Attack: Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention | http://familydoctor.org/x1951.xml Heart Attack: Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Heart_Attack Information from the AAFP. |
| Other resource N43 | Special Medical Report | http://www.aafp.org/afp/991001ap/special.html Special Medical Report | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Angina_Pectoris The American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the American College of PhysiciansAmerican Society of Internal Medicine have developed recommendations for the management of chronic stable angina. |
| Other resource N44 | Natural Angina Pectoris Cure | http://www.coldcure.com/html/angina.html Natural Angina Pectoris Cure | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Angina_Pectoris A discussion on the use of zinc for treatment of this disorder. |
| Other resource N45 | Medceu Course Material: Angina | http://www.medceu.com/tests/ANGINA.htm Medceu Course Material: Angina | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Angina_Pectoris Discussion on stable and unstable angina, variant and Prinzmetal's angina, testing, treatments, and invasive procedures. |
| Other resource N46 | eMedicine - Angina Pectoris | http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic133.htm eMedicine - Angina Pectoris | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/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. |
| Other resource N47 | From Explosives to the Gas That Heals: Nitric Oxide in Biology and Medicine | http://www.beyonddiscovery.org/beyond/beyonddiscovery.nsf/web/no?OpenDocument From Explosives to the Gas That Heals: Nitric Oxide in Biology and Medicine | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Angina_Pectoris This article describes how researchers came to an understanding of how an explosive chemical can also relieve the pain caused by cardiovascular disease. |
| Other resource N48 | NewsRx Report Series on Angina Research | http://www.newsrx.net/partialreports/newsrx_current_quarterly_report_on_angina.htm NewsRx Report Series on Angina Research | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Angina_Pectoris Get the latest information and news on Angina Research with NewsRx.net's series of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports. |
| Other resource N49 | eMedicine - Acute Coronary Syndrome | http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic31.htm eMedicine - Acute Coronary Syndrome | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Angina_Pectoris Serious condition that may occur in heart disease and angina patients. Symptoms may include chest pain and palpitations caused by myocardial ischemia. |
| Other resource N50 | Vasogenics | http://www.vasogenics.com Vasogenics | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Angina_Pectoris Offers non surgical EECP treatment for sufferers of angina at a number of locations throughout the United Kingdom. |
| Other resource N51 | Facts About Angina | http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Angina/Angina_WhatIs.html Facts About Angina | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Angina_Pectoris 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. |
| Other resource N52 | Non-infective Endocarditis | http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section16/chapter208/208b.htm Non-infective Endocarditis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Endocarditis The Merck Manual: A look at the symptoms, signs, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. |
| Other resource N53 | Preventing Bacterial Endocarditis: American Heart Association Guidelines - February 1, 1998 - American Family Physician | http://www.aafp.org/afp/980201ap/taubert.html Preventing Bacterial Endocarditis: American Heart Association Guidelines - February 1, 1998 - American Family Physician | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Endocarditis An explanation of what this disease is and who is at risk. Also detailed guidelines for the procedures requiring antibiotic prophylaxis and the dosage and type required. |
| Other resource N54 | Therapeutic Guidelines: Prevention of Endocarditis | http://www.tg.com.au/endocarditis/5a8c34c.htm Therapeutic Guidelines: Prevention of Endocarditis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Endocarditis A look at who is at risk and who should take antibiotic prophylaxis and for what procedures. |
| Other resource N55 | Bacterial Endocarditis Presenting with Decreased Vision | http://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/annals/195/98-288.html Bacterial Endocarditis Presenting with Decreased Vision | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Endocarditis A case study of a 31 year old man diagnosed in London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Other resource N56 | American Heart Association | http://216.185.112.5/presenter.jhtml?identifier=11078 American Heart Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Endocarditis Details as to what bacterial endocarditis is, how it occurs, who is at risk, what procedures carry the greatest risks, prevention, and shows a wallet card to carry if there is a risk. |
| Other resource N57 | Treatment of Adults With Infective Endocarditis | http://216.185.112.5/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1231 Treatment of Adults With Infective Endocarditis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Endocarditis Antibiotic treatment of adults with this disease due to streptococci, enterococci, staphylococci, and HACEK microorganisms. |
| Other resource N58 | drkoop.com: Endocarditis | http://www.drkoop.com/ency/article/001098.htm drkoop.com: Endocarditis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Endocarditis Extensive look at the causes, risks, prevention, symptoms, signs and tests, prognosis, complications. Also a list of symptoms to call your health care provider for after treatment. |
| Other resource N59 | InteliHealth Condition Center | http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/331/24447.html InteliHealth Condition Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Pericarditis A description of pericarditis, the symptoms, what your doctor looks for, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, prognosis and when to call your doctor. |
| Other resource N60 | Pericarditis Hub | http://www.projectlinks.org/pericarditis Pericarditis Hub | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Pericarditis A brief definition, followed by links to overviews, full text articles, research projects and case reports. |
| Other resource N61 | American Heart Association | http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4683 American Heart Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Pericarditis Gives an explanation for both pericardium and pericarditis. Brief discussion on who gets it, the causes and treatment. |
| Other resource N62 | Heart Point | http://www.heartpoint.com/valvularheartdx.html Heart Point | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular 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. |
| Other resource N63 | One Valve For Life | http://www.onevalveforlife.com One Valve For Life | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular Details on mechanical heart valves and tissue valves. Highlights patient stories and features information on valve durability, hemodynamic performance, operative risk and life expectancy. |
| Other resource N64 | Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease | http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1692 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular From the American Heart Association, covers all the valve diseases, infective endocarditis, pregnancy, adolescents and young adults, prosthetic heart valves and coronary artery disease. |
| Other resource N65 | The Merck Manual | http://www.merck.com/pubs/mm_geriatrics/sec11/ch89.htm The Merck Manual | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular 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. |
| Other resource N66 | Valvular Surgery | http://www.heart.ns.ac.yu/Mitrann.htm Valvular Surgery | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Surgery Pictures of pre-operative and postoperative TEE. Mitral and aortic valve replacements. |
| Other resource N67 | Surgical Associates of Texas: Patient Information | http://www.texheartsurgeons.com/Valves.htm Surgical Associates of Texas: Patient Information | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Surgery A discussion about heart valves, valve diseases, symptoms, and surgical procedures. |
| Other resource N68 | Mid Atlantic Surgical Associates | http://www.heartsurgeons.com/pr3.html Mid Atlantic Surgical Associates | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Surgery Explanation of heart valves, reasons for needing surgery and pictures of all types of replacement valves available. |
| Other resource N69 | Cardiothoracic Surgery of Savannah | http://www.openheartsurgery.com/procedures/valve_surgery.html Cardiothoracic Surgery of Savannah | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Surgery Discussion about valve repair, valve replacement and life after the surgery. |
| Other resource N70 | The Merck Manual | http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section16/chapter207/207d.htm The Merck Manual | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Tricuspid_Valve Description of tricuspid regurgitation and stenosis. Symptoms, signs, diagnosis and treatment are discussed for both. |
| Other resource N71 | Treatment Strategies | http://heartdisease.about.com/health/heartdisease/library/weekly/aa060197.htm Treatment Strategies | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Aortic_Valve About.com: Explains what aortic stenosis is and looks at when it should be treated and what options there are. |
| Other resource N72 | Cardiothoracic Surgery Notes | http://www.ctsnet.org/residents/ctsn/archives/not42.html Cardiothoracic Surgery Notes | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Aortic_Valve A look at the types of disease of the aortic valve, incompetence, symptoms, diagnosis, natural history of stenosis and regurgitation. Facts about replacement surgery, the survival statistics and risk factors post operation. |
| Other resource N73 | American Heart Association | http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4448 American Heart Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Aortic_Valve Defines aortic regurgitation and looks at the causes and what should be done. |
| Other resource N74 | Mitral Valve Prolapse | http://mitral-valves.faithweb.com Mitral Valve Prolapse | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Mitral_Valve Learn about MVP, its symptoms, arrhythmias, chest pain, heart sounds, regurgitation, endocarditis, heart failure, valvular disease and other related topics. An email group for support and regular newsletters is available. |
| Other resource N75 | A Case History | http://www.ucheepines.com/mitral_valve_prolapse.htm A Case History | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Mitral_Valve A 41-year-old white woman arrived at Uchee Pines Institute in a wheelchair. Mitral valve prolapse was diagnosed and the report talks about the disorder and some of the symptoms found. |
| Other resource N76 | The Mitral Valve Prolapse Center of Alabama | http://www.mvprolapse.com/ The Mitral Valve Prolapse Center of Alabama | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Mitral_Valve Antibiotic information, treatment, newsletter, support groups, list of books, and links are found at this site. |
| Other resource N77 | International Institute of Sport and Human Performance | http://www.uoregon.edu/~iishp/Berger4.html International Institute of Sport and Human Performance | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Mitral_Valve A detailed look at mitral valve prolapse including heart murmurs, detection of heart valve abnormalities, exercise, endocarditis and prognosis among other things are discussed. Written by Christopher Berger. |
| Other resource N78 | Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes | http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1996/07_96/pn_mvp.htm Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Mitral_Valve Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, contributor. An explanation of mitral valve prolapse as well as diagnosis and treatment. |
| Other resource N79 | The Holistic M.D. | http://www.consciouschoice.com/holisticmd/hmd093.html The Holistic M.D. | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Mitral_Valve What is mitral valve prolapse? Explains symptoms, diagnosis, exercise. For those seeking alternative treatments, nutritional therapy and natural relaxants. |
| Other resource N80 | MVP Links | http://www.ilovejesus.com//myhome/mcpeg7/MitralValveProlapse.shtml MVP Links | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Mitral_Valve A collection of resources relating to mitral valve prolapse syndrome/dysautonomia and this disease. |