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| Previous 10 | Dr Blood Pressure | http://www.drbloodpressure.com Dr Blood Pressure | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Hypertension Information about hypertension, including the damage, how to measure and what to do in case of a high reading. |
| Previous | Health News | http://www.pinc.com/healthnews/hypertension.html Health News | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Hypertension Summaries of the latest research concerning detection, prevention and treatment of hypertension. |
| Random 1 | Three health insurers sued in California | http://cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/05/26/hmo.lawsuit.ap/index.html Three health insurers sued in California | Top/News/Online_Archives/CNN.com/2000/May/Health [CNN] |
| Random 2 | Northumberland and Tyne and Wear Health Authority | http://www.northumberlandtyneandwearha.nhs.uk Northumberland and Tyne and Wear Health Authority | Top/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Health/National_Health_Service/Local_Health_Authorities Information on the wiok of this authority including how to get in touch, board meetings, press releases and a who's who. |
| Random 3 | Liv Medica Products Private Limited | http://www.indiamart.com/liv-medical-disposables Liv Medica Products Private Limited | Top/Regional/Asia/India/Tamil_Nadu/Localities/Chennai/Business_and_Economy/Industries/Manufacturing/Healthcare_Products Manufacturer copolymer gloves, first aid kits, eye wash solutions, elastic gauze bandages, first aid components and medical disposables. |
| Random 4 | Benign Intracranial Hypertension | http://www.mjmoore.co.uk/bih/ Benign Intracranial Hypertension | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Brain_Diseases/Intracranial_Hypertension Within this site you will find information regarding symptoms, possible causes, and diagnosis of BIH. The personal experience of the author of the site are also shared here, along with multiple message boards to talk with others who have BIH (also known as Pseudotumor Cerebri). |
| Random 5 | Zorba | http://www.doubleveil.net Zorba | Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Middle_Eastern/Teachers_and_Performers/United_States/California "The Veiled Male" belly dancer, located in the Monterey bay area of California. Features information and articles, tips and tricks, photo galleries, diary and links. |
| Next | Hypertension and Health | http://www.hyper-tension-online.com Hypertension and Health | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Hypertension Novartis explains what high blood pressure is, how to tell if you have it, lowering the risks and treatment. |
| Next 10 | CardiSense | http://www.cardizem.com CardiSense | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Hypertension Newsletter on high blood pressure and angina available on subscription. Some sample articles available online. Cardisense provides helpful information on living a healthy lifestyle. |
| Random 1 | Munkustrap Is The Storyteller | http://www.carryl.com/catsfic Munkustrap Is The Storyteller | Top/Arts/Performing_Arts/Theatre/Musicals/C/Cats/Fan_Works CATS fan-fiction archive and beta-reader listing where writers can sign up to add/edit their own stories. Also includes writing guides. |
| Random 4 | Cox Health Systems Housecall | http://www.coxnet.org/ Cox Health Systems Housecall | Top/Regional/North_America/United_States/Missouri/Localities/S/Springfield/Health Because we are now able to communicate with you through the Internet, we can provide you with the latest health information and be a valuable resource to you right in your own home, school or place of business. It's an old-fashioned health care idea brought to you by today's technology. |
| Random 4 | Rotten Tomatoes - Rugrats in Paris | http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/RugratsinParis-1101722/ Rotten Tomatoes - Rugrats in Paris | Top/Arts/Animation/Movies/Titles/Rugrats_Movies/Rugrats_in_Paris_-_The_Movie Reviews, summary, credits, trailer, and links. |
| Next 70 | Lymphedema People | http://lymphedema.omno.org Lymphedema People | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Lymphedema Information center based upon needs of and from the perspective of lymphedema patients. |
| Previous 70 | American Academy of Wound Management | http://www.aawm.org/ American Academy of Wound Management | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations Certifying board for physicians, nurses, physical therapists and other health professionals in wound care. Includes list of certified specialists, a forum, and certification information and application. |
| Next 170 | Tim Hentzel's Deep Vein Thrombosis | http://www.hentzel.com/clot.htm Tim Hentzel's Deep Vein Thrombosis | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders/Thrombosis Essay and weblog describing one man's experience with DVT. |
| Previous 170 | iafrica.com A Question and Answer | http://health.iafrica.com/doconline/qa/cardiac/tricuspidvalvedamage.htm iafrica.com A Question and Answer | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Tricuspid_Valve A look at tricuspid valve damage, the causes, complications, symptoms and treatment. |
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| Previous 270 | Methodist Health Care System | http://www.methodisthealth.com/health/heart/attack.htm Methodist Health Care System | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Heart_Attack Explains what a heart attack is and talks about the inherited and acquired risk factors, management of risk factors, warning signs and treatment. |
| Other resource N0 | 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 N1 | 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 N2 | 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 N3 | 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 N4 | 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 N5 | 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 N6 | 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 N7 | 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 N8 | 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 N9 | 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 N10 | 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 N11 | 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 N12 | 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 N13 | 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 N14 | 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 N15 | 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 N16 | 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 N17 | 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 N18 | 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 N19 | 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 N20 | 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 N21 | 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 N22 | 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 N23 | 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 N24 | 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 N25 | 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 N26 | 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 N27 | 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 N28 | 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 N29 | 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 N30 | 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 N31 | 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 N32 | 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 N33 | 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 N34 | 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 N35 | 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 N36 | 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 N37 | 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 N38 | 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 N39 | 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 N40 | 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 N41 | 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. |
| Other resource N42 | Acute Mitral Regurgitation | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000177.htm Acute Mitral Regurgitation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Mitral_Valve Adam.com looks at this disorder and its alternative name, the causes and risk factors. |
| Other resource N43 | Skyline Family Practice | http://skylinefamilypractice.net/PtEd/mvp.htm Skyline Family Practice | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Valvular/Mitral_Valve Covers topics such as historical background of mitral valve prolapse, preventing complications, as well as treatment, symptoms and diagnosing. |
| Other resource N44 | Antioxidant Consumption and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease | http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/99/4/591 Antioxidant Consumption and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Coronary_Artery_Disease Emphasis on Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and ß-Carotene. A statement for health care professionals from the American Heart Association. |
| Other resource N45 | Heart Point: Coronary Artery Disease | http://www.heartpoint.com/coronartdisease.html Heart Point: Coronary Artery Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Coronary_Artery_Disease A look at this disease, the risk factors, symptoms and possible complications including heart attack. |
| Other resource N46 | Heartsavers | http://www.heartsavers.co.uk Heartsavers | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Coronary_Artery_Disease In-depth discussion of topics such as diet, including supplements, exercise, smoking and stress to aid the prevention of coronary heart disease. |
| Other resource N47 | Mayo Clinic: Coronary Artery Disease | http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=5.1.1.3.38 Mayo Clinic: Coronary Artery Disease | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Coronary_Artery_Disease A description of the most common type of heart disease, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment. |
| Other resource N48 | Guidant : Your Heart and Circulatory System | http://www.guidant.com/condition/cad/condition.shtml Guidant : Your Heart and Circulatory System | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Coronary_Artery_Disease Information on coronary artery disease including atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, carotid artery disease and atherosclerotic plaque. |
| Other resource N49 | 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. |
| Other resource N50 | National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute | http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Cad/CAD_WhatIs.html National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Coronary_Artery_Disease In-depth look at coronary heart disease, who is at risk, controllable and uncontrollable risks, causes, symptoms, tests, treatment, lifestyle changes and surgery. |
| Other resource N51 | National Heart Foundation Australia | http://www.heartfoundation.com.au National Heart Foundation Australia | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations Comprehensive site for both professionals and community members from this charity who's mission it is to fight the premature death and disability caused by cardiovascular disease. |
| Other resource N52 | 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. |
| Other resource N53 | Heart Care UK West Midlands Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit | http://www.heartcare.org.uk/ Heart Care UK West Midlands Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations Registered charity. About heart care, their role, what they do, and how they do it. Health care information, links, success stories, calendar of events and location are some of the topics covered. |
| Other resource N54 | The Larry King Cardiac Foundation | http://www.lkcf.org/ The Larry King Cardiac Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations A organization providing funding for heart bypass operations for individuals who due to limited means and inadequate insurance would be otherwise unable to receive bypass surgery. Ways in which one can help support. |
| Other resource N55 | Atherothrombosis.org | http://www.atherothrombosis.org Atherothrombosis.org | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations A professional resource center for cardiologists, neurologists, and vascular medicine specialists that addresses evolving concepts in atherosclerosis and thrombotic events. |
| Other resource N56 | The Annual International Angiotensin II Antagonism | http://www.aiia.co.uk The Annual International Angiotensin II Antagonism | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations A doorway to the symposia and related information. The 4th International Symposium date is given and the location which is London, UK. |
| Other resource N57 | Heart Research and Educational Foundation | http://nycardiaccenter.org Heart Research and Educational Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations Focussing on diseases of the cardiovascular system. Information about the organization and their goals towards prevention and cure of cardiac diseases and education of clinicians, scientists and researchers. |
| Other resource N58 | Lipid and Atherosclerosis Society of Southern Africa | http://www.lassa.org.za/ Lipid and Atherosclerosis Society of Southern Africa | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations Provides information about the society, as well as related information about lipids and atherosclerosis: guidelines, links and newsletters. |
| Other resource N59 | Adult Congenital Heart Association | http://www.achaheart.org/ Adult Congenital Heart Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations Information about the organization for adults with congenital heart defects, their families and medical professionals. List of support groups plus email to find one in your area. |
| Other resource N60 | Heart and Stroke Foundation | http://www.heartandstroke.ca/ Heart and Stroke Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations Research, education and promotion of healthy life style. A-Z glossary. Also in French. |
| Other resource N61 | The Lipid Foundation of South Africa | http://www.lipidfoundation.co.za The Lipid Foundation of South Africa | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations Details about this non-profit organization which is dedicated to patient care, teaching and research in the field of metabolic disorders, especially those causing atherosclerosis. |
| Other resource N62 | Ladakh Heart Foundation | http://www.ladakhheart.com Ladakh Heart Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations A non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organisation committed to the prevention of heart disease. Based in India. |
| Other resource N63 | Association of Professors of Cardiology | http://www.cardiologyprofessors.org/ Association of Professors of Cardiology | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations Information about the APC, as well as a cardiology center search and a news room. |
| Other resource N64 | American Academy of Wound Management | http://www.aawm.org/ American Academy of Wound Management | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations Certifying board for physicians, nurses, physical therapists and other health professionals in wound care. Includes list of certified specialists, a forum, and certification information and application. |
| Other resource N65 | A Heart for Sports | http://www.aheartforsports.org A Heart for Sports | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations A nonprofit organization working to save young lives from sudden cardiac death, through early detection, increased public awareness and research. Screening for hypertrophic cardiomyopahty (HCM) and other cardiac abnormalities. |
| Other resource N66 | Philippine Heart Association | http://www.philheart.org Philippine Heart Association | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations Provides information about the organization, its activities, and membership. Goals are to raise the standards of practice and ensure adequate treatment for all residents. |
| Other resource N67 | Israel Heart Society | http://www.israel-heart.org.il/ Israel Heart Society | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Organizations Information about this organisation. |
| Other resource N68 | Doug's Heart | http://Doug.BassGuitar.com/heart.htm Doug's Heart | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Transplant Personal experiences of Doug Fredlund who holds the record for the longest wait for a transplant on a HeartMate LVAD at the University of Minnesota Hospital. |
| Other resource N69 | University of Michigan Health System | http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/heart/surg02.htm University of Michigan Health System | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Transplant Topics covered are who is a candidate for transplant, how it is done, complications, the survival rate for heart transplants and a number to help find a doctor. |
| Other resource N70 | 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. |
| Other resource N71 | Heart Transplant: A Patient's Perspective | http://www.geocities.com/ehtlibahunt/transplant.html Heart Transplant: A Patient's Perspective | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Transplant Personal account of a heart transplant in 1997, before, during and after the procedure. |
| Other resource N72 | Health Care Financial Administration | http://www.hcfa.gov/medicare/tranplan.htm Health Care Financial Administration | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Transplant A list of medicare approved heart, lung, heart-lung, and liver transplant centers is provided. |
| Other resource N73 | Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations | http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/vascintr.htm Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders Background information regarding the nature of vascular malformations and the possible alternatives in terms of treatment. Written without medical jargon, it is very easy to understand. |
| Other resource N74 | Claudication | http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/conditioncenters/invoke.cfm?objectid=49DC123D-50BE-40B0-9EF704902F13A150 Claudication | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders Mayo Health clinic's patient handout about poor circulation. |
| Other resource N75 | Vascular Disease Foundation | http://www.vdf.org/ Vascular Disease Foundation | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders Patient education and information about peripheral arterial disease (PAD), including atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), Buerger's Disease, carotid artery disease, deep vein thrombosis and other venous conditions. Also information on amputation. |
| Other resource N76 | Vascular Surgery Answers | http://www.visi.com/~irm Vascular Surgery Answers | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders Circulatory disease and treatments in plain English with popular "ask the doc" feature. |
| Other resource N77 | Vascular Center, Baltimore, Maryland | http://vascular.mdmercy.com/ Vascular Center, Baltimore, Maryland | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders Contains information for patients and referring physicians on recent discoveries, techniques, and treatments as well as our facilities and the backgrounds of our physicians. |
| Other resource N78 | Thread Vein Treatment by Micro-Sclerotherapy | http://www.clearlegs.co.uk Thread Vein Treatment by Micro-Sclerotherapy | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders Private therapist specializing in the treatment of a condition in women known as thread veins or spider veins on the legs. A discussion on the practice situated in Leeds, UK. |
| Other resource N79 | Vascular Surgery Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center | http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/surgery/vascsurg/rsrchvasc.html Vascular Surgery Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders An overview of the vascular surgery research program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. These folks are doing research on the endovascular aortic surgery. |
| Other resource N80 | Vein.co.uk | http://www.vein.co.uk Vein.co.uk | Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Vascular_Disorders A UK expert on veins and venous conditions explains treatments and therapies for disorders. |