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- American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org).
The AHA supports research education and community service
program. This organization also sponsors the American
Heart Walk and programs to encourage the public to exercise
more and lower cholesterol and blood pressure. This web
site provides extensive content in all aspects of heart
health.
- Merck Medicus (www.merckmedicus.com).This
is an excellent web site which provide comprehensive information
on the most of the health topics. It provides detailed
patient handouts and health maps on various health topics.
Once you get to this web site please go to Patient Resources.
- Mended Hearts (www.mendedhearts.org).
Affiliated with the American Heart Association, Mended
Hearts is a patient support organization of people with
heart disease, their spouses and health care professionals.
The main interest of Mended Hearts is to help people recover
emotionally from cardiovascular disorders.
- National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute (www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/index.htm).
This site provides excellent health information on heart
and vascular disorders.
- Web MD (www.webmd.com).
This site provides comprehensive information on health
matters.
- Heart Failure Society of America (www.hfsa.org).
This site provides excellent educational modules on congestive
heart failure.
- National Society for MVP and Dysautonomia (www.mvprolapse.com).
This site provides good information on mitral valve prolapse
and also information regarding support groups for people
with mitral valve prolapse.
- Vascular Disease Foundation (www.vdf.org).
This site provides good information of peripheral, arterial
and venous diseases.
- Quit Smoking (www.cdc.gov/tobacco/how2quit.htm).
This site provides comprehensive information on the risks
of smoking and how to quit smoking.
- Cut to Heart (www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/heart).
This site contains general information about the human
heart. It has neat graphics and good description of heart
function.
- Heart Info (www.heartinfo.org).
This independent educational site provides a wide range
of information and services to heart patients and others
interested in lowering risk factors for cardiovascular
diseases.
- American Medical Association (www.ama-assn.org).
This AMA web site provides patient education on the human
body in general.
- Pubmed(www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bloodheartandcirculation)
Medline Plus is a service provided by US National Library of Medicine and National Institute of Health provides good source of informational on various health topics related to heart and circulation.
- www.fightcoronarydisease.com
This site provides good information about coronary disease,
its treatment and latest developments.
- www.allaboutmyheart.com
This site provides information on heart basics, heart
surgery and recent advances.
- www.nhlbi.nih.gov/actintime
This website provides information on warning signs of
heart attack, reducing heart attack risks and gives information
about heart medications.
- www.healthfinder.gov
This site provides reliable health information from A
to Z on prevention, wellness, diseases and conditions..
- www.justmove.org
American Heart Association provides exercise guidelines
on this website for healthy living.
- www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines
This site provides dietary guidelines for healthy living.
- www.diabetes.org
American Diabetes Association provides information on
diabetes for diabetics, healthcare professionals and the
public, on this website.
- www.1on1health.com
1on1Health sites provides good information on on various health topics which can help you learn how to live a healthier life.
At this you'll find award-winning information, tools and activities to better manage your condition.
The content in the 1on1health program is developed by GlaxoSmithKline in association with WebMD. This site has good information on heart failure topic
- www.guidant.com
This site provides a wealth of resources on heart and blood vessel conditions and treatments— including patient handbooks, videos, success stories, services, and FAQ.
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Cardiac Support for Patients: www.tchin.org
- Our Special Family - online support group for families and
individuals affected by congenital heart defects.
www.early-defib.org
- Cardiac Arrest Survivor Network- non-profit organization
committed to the support of cardiac arrest survivors, at-risk
individuals and their families.
www.drmani.com
-Heart Beat - Online weekly feature articles and webcasts
with membership information.
pacemakerclub.com-
Pacemaker Club - free online support group and informational
resources for patients and families
www.heartcenteronline.com-
Heart Center Online- online chat about heart transplant operations.
www.healthboards.com
- High Cholesterol Message Board, High Blood Pressure Board,
Heart Disorders Message Board- forum to discuss information
and treatment options.
www.mayoclinic.com
- Mayo Health Oasis
Nutrition, healthy diet and exercise links:
www.deliciousdecisions.org
- American Heart Association.
www.nalusda.gov/fnic-
Food and Nutrition Information Center.
www.mealsforyou.com
- Meals for You.
www.vrg.org-
The Vegetarian Resource Group
www.dole5aday.com-
Dole Food Company
www.holistichealth.com
- Holistic Heart Health
www.nhibi.nih.gov
-National Cholesterol Education Program
www.wellnessquest.com
- WellnessQuest
www.shapeupamerica.org
- Shape Up America
www.acsm.org/index.htm
- American College of Sports Medicine
www.dietitian.com-
Ask the Dietitan
www.guidant.com/women
- Introduction to Women’s Heart Health.
Women's Heart Health:
www.amwa.doc.org
-American Medical Women's Association
www.adifferentheart.com
- Difference in a Women's Heart
www.4women.gov
- National Women's Health Information
www.healthywomen.org
- National Women Health's Resource Center
www.womenheart.org-
Women's Heart ( National Coalition of women with heart disease)
www.health.harvard.edu
- Harvard Health Publications
www.guidant.com/women
- Introduction to Women’s Heart Health.
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