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Health - Conditions and Diseases - Cardiovascular Disorders

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MCW Health Link
- Articles on hypertension, including a quiz to test ones knowledge about this disorder.
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Mamas Health
- An extensive look at what blood pressure is, including what it means and how to control it.
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Dr Blood Pressure
- Information about hypertension, including the damage, how to measure and what to do in case of a high reading.
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International Health News Database
- Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and hypertension.
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High Blood Pressure Website
- Features drug information, the latest news, message boards and personal online medical calendar and diary. [Free registration required]
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Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure
- Patient-oriented guide from the National Institutes of Health.
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American Heart Association
- Facts about high blood pressure and how to live a more heart-healthy life along with some recipes.
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Rose Men's Health Resource
- An article on how to keep your blood pressure under control. Includes a description, the causes, symptoms and some tips.
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Lifeclinic.com
- Learn about hypertension. Images as well as links to articles about woman and high blood pressure, headaches, symptoms, measuring, stress and related diseases.
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McKinley Health Center
- A look at factors that affect hypertension and what blood pressure means.
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My BP
- A free online resource for people with high blood pressure, which helps users monitor their health and improve understanding. Registration required.
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Cardiology Channel
- Treatment, diagnosis, and information on high blood pressure and how to control it. Monitored by board-certified physicians.
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Health News
- Summaries of the latest research concerning detection, prevention and treatment of hypertension.
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Drkoop.com
- Looks at hypertension and its management, testing, symptoms and risk factors.
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MDchoice.com
- This topic is discussed in five sections, importance of knowing about hypertension, how it is checked, how to prevent, what else may prevent it and recap and more information. Also a sample walking program.
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Iafrica.com
- A look at the causes, diagnosis and treatment of hypertension.
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Medicine Net
- A focus on high blood pressure: Medical information about hypertension, its treatment, therapies and prevention.
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Hypertension and Health
- Novartis explains what high blood pressure is, how to tell if you have it, lowering the risks and treatment.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Hypertension
- Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve this disorder with traditional strategies and herbs.
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Novartis
- Promotes healthy living by providing the general public with educational material, drug information, community events and support for the cause and treatment of hypertension.
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Advice on Hypertension
- Information about high blood pressure including the causes and how to prevent it.
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The Merck Manual
- Discussion on signs and symptoms, diagnosing, treatment and life style modification for arterial hypertension.
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Natural Healthlink
- Detailed information on hypertension/high blood pressure, the symptoms, treatments, diet changes and related nutritional and herbal supplements.
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Pediatric Oncall-High Blood Pressure in Children
- Hypertension; its causes and treatment.
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Cozaar and Hyzaar.com
- Information about the control and treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure (HBP). It is intended for health care professionals in the United States only.
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Genetics of Hypertension and Related Phenotypes
- A resource containing details of genetic polymorphisms and associated phenotypes crosslinked with medline and OMIM. The information is categorised by gene, polymorphism and result of the study.
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eMedicine: Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Cardiologist offers a clinical report on common heart conditions caused by elevated blood pressure. Learn about coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation and their link to this disorder.
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All About Hypertension and High Blood Pressure
- Information on hypertension, including risk factors and effects.
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CardiSense
- Newsletter on high blood pressure and angina available on subscription. Some sample articles available online. Cardisense provides helpful information on living a healthy lifestyle.
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The Hypertension Center - WebMD
- Comprehensive patient-oriented site on hypertension.
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National High Blood Pressure Education Program
- From the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Links to teaching resources and publications.
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General Practice Notebook - Hypertension
- Clinically-oriented information on the different types.
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About High Blood Pressure
- Patient-oriented information on high blood pressure including symptoms, causes, risk factors, prevention and treatment.
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American Society of Hypertension
- Dedicated to hypertension and related cardiovascular disease.
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Hypertension Education Foundation, Inc.
- Provides information for patients about high blood pressure, including a pamphlet in PDF format.
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World Hypertension League
- Newsletter, articles and other resources about hypertension.
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Algerian Society of Arteial Hypertension
- Dedicated for the professionals of health in particular and for the hypertensive people in general. Offers a mission statement of SAHA, forums, events, and further resources.
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Pulmonary Hypertension Association
- Features association background, disease and treatment information, news, research, and message boards.
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Pulmonary Hypertension Neighborhood
- Provides patients and their family members with online support, chat, treatment options, and research information on the disease. Free registration required.
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PH Central
- Features medical information, support options, news, events, research, forums and mailing lists, legislative action center, and personal pages.
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European Society of Pulmonary Hypertension
- Features disease information, papers, society details, and related links. [Information in English and German]
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Gentiva Health Services' Pulmonary Hypertension Information Center
- Features disease background, news, and information about Flolan and Tracleer therapies.
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PPH Cure Foundation
- A non-governmental funder of medical research into the causes of and therapies for primary pulmonary hypertension. Includes background information, research articles, clinical trials, and patient stories.
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Austrian Pulmonary Hypertension Self-Help Association
- Features organization details, news, events, patient information, and contact details. [Information in English and German]
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American Heart Association: Primary or Unexplained Pulmonary Hypertension
- Brief explanation of the diagnosis and treatment of PPH.
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American Heart Association: Pulmonary Hypertension
- Brief description of the cause and treatment of this disease.
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Pulmonary Hypertension Association (UK)
- Features organization background, disease information, research articles, chat room, and message boards.
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Pulmonary Hypertension Society of Ontario
- Includes organization background, diagnosis and treatment information, activities, and discussion board.
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Out of Breath - the Inside Story of Pulmonary Hypertension and Prostacyclin
- Describes the symptoms, diagnosis, causes, and treatment of the disease in comic book format.
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- National Institute of Health pamphlet covering the incidence, symptoms, cause, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease. Available in HTML, PDF, and print format.
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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
- Article by Dennis E. Mayock, M.D., describing the background, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease.
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) e. V.
- Non-profit self help and support association. Includes background information and contact details. [Information in English and German]
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World Symposium on Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Executive summary of this 1998 event. Includes discussion of the pathology, risk factors, and treatments.
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Brief description of the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and outlook of this disease.
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Features brief description of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of the disease.
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Best Practice Medicine - Pulmonary Hypertension
- Praxis.md's guide to the background, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this disease.
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Flolan Fashion File
- Photos and descriptions of packs useful for carrying Flolan pumps.
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eMedicine - Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension
- In-depth article detailing the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of SPH.
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eMedicine - Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- In-depth article detailing the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of PPH.
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Evaluation and Treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension
- Article from the American Family Physician Journal.
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CWRU School of Medicine
- This article discusses orthostatic hypotension with a brief description and details on diagnosing, tips to assist the patient, diet, salt, and medications.
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Neurally Mediated Hypotension and its Treatment
- John Hopkins Hospital looks at this order in-depth as to what it is, causes of symptoms, how it is diagnosed and treatment. Offered are helpful hints and extensive diet information.
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The Center for Pediatric Hypotension
- Information about the investigation, evaluation, and treatment of adolescents and children with syncope, orthostatic tachycardia, and other forms of chronic orthostatic intolerance including CFS.
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On Health with WebMD
- A discussion of hypotension and its symptoms.
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Lycos with WebMD
- Takes a look at hypotension and accompanying conditions, symptoms and treatment.
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Dr.T C Hain
- A look at what causes orthostatic hypotension as well as diagnosing, tests, treatment by way of non-drugs as well as drugs.
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Information sheet on orthostatic hypotension including the treatment and prognosis.
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The Merck Manual
- A look at the cardiac causes, symptoms, signs, diagnoses, prognosis and treatment of orthostatic hypotension and syncope.
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Blood Pressure, Low: Hypotension
- Medline Health information looks at this disorder. An overview and in-depth look at the causes and treatments.
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PPP Healthcare International
- Gives general information about hypotension, discussing causes and what other medical conditions may be associated with this.
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Mylifepath.com
- Defines hypotension, along with causes and symptoms, treatment, prognosis and some suggestions for further reading.
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LVhealth
- Looks at orthostatic hypotension, what it is, the treatment, the prognosis and what research is being done.
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WebMD - Heart disease
- Written and reviewed by WebMD doctors.
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Cardiology Information from Aventis
- Information about cardiological conditions and also scientific symposia.
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Principal Health News - Heart Center
- News, treatments, prevention tips, special reports and other resources.
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MedicineNet - Heart Disease
- In depth medical content on disease prevention and treatment.
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Heart1.com
- Information on cardiac conditions and procedures, forums centered around heart topics, technological advances in heart health.
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Fight Coronary Disease
- Patient-oriented information about coronary disease, to prepare for meeting the physician.
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At the Heart of Life Saving
- Information on the cardiac chain of survival, treatment of sudden cardiac arrest and automatic external defibrillation.
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Texas Heart Institute
- Discusses what congestive heart failure is, as well as who is at risk and the causes. Lifestyle changes, medications, surgical procedures and other issues are presented.
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Heart Point
- Explains what heart failure is, symptoms, what to watch for, evaluation, prognosis, medication other related issues.
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- A look at heart failure, exploring the causes, treatment, diagnosis and the general outlook.
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Heart Failure Society of America
- Free patient education materials. Education modules and current news.
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The St. Lukes Heart Failure Program
- Offers information on the most recent treatment options available. Among these are proven medications, mechanical heart assist devices, and surgical interventions including transplantation.
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Lifeclinic.com
- Learn all about the symptoms, treatment and types of heart failure. Discusses surgery and patient outlook.
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Dr. Reid's Corner
- An article describing what congestive heart failure is.
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University of St. Thomas
- Provides general and specific information regarding congestive heart failure. Details on what it is, treatment and symptoms are some of the topics discussed.
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Healing Arts Center
- Details of congestive heart failure as well as a list of therapies that are available such as homeopathy and herbs.
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Web MD Health: Congestive Heart Failure
- In depth discussion on all topics relating to CHF, such as causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and a look at American Heart Association classification of heart failure.
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The Helena Cardiology Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure
- Brief discussion on symptoms, salt intake, medications and exercise. Very detailed information and pictures of testing such as echocardiogram.
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My CHF
- Provides self-monitoring tools, educational resources, and online support communities for those with congestive heart failure.
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Cardiology Associates: Patient Resources
- Looks at what congestive heart failure is. Discusses outlook for patients, patient concerns, as well as symptoms, causes, diagnosing and treatment.
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Minnesota Living With Heart Failure Questionnaire
- The questionnaire provided is a measure of the patients' perceptions of the effects of congestive heart failure on their lives.
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Kantrowitz CardioVad
- A mechanical device that helps the failing heart work more effectively. It is being used in a small group of patients with severe chronic congestive heart failure. Offers patient and physician information.
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Health-Center
- Discusses the congestive heart failure, explaining what it is, symptoms, treatment, causes and diagnosing.
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Lifespan
- A discussion as to what congestive heart failure is, what is being done about it and what the future holds.
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Skyline Family Practice
- A look at congestive heart failure. In-depth discussion on what it is, causes, symptoms, diagnosing, treatment, how to live with it and outlook. Glossary also on site.
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Heart Site
- Details about congestive heart failure, explaining what it is, symptoms, treatment, how common and how serious it is.
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South Shore Medical Center of Westchester
- An article explaining congestive heart failure including its symptoms, treatment and diagnosing.
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Research Foundation Florida Cardiovascular Institute
- Looks at the advances in congestive heart failure. Discussing different aspects, medications and their possible side affects as well as sodium restriction.
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Your Family Doctor
- Description of heart failure, its causes, diagnosis, treatment and when to call a physician.
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Methodist Health Care System
- Looks at congestive heart failure, discussing what it is, symptoms, diagnosing and treatment.
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Health Square
- Extensive view on congestive heart failure with a list of do's and don't to assist the patients. Education as to when the doctor should be called, when to seek medical assistance.
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Seton Heart Center
- A look at the facilities and the heart failure team as well as information about this disorder.
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Cardiac Failure.org
- Information about CHF such as the symptoms, causes, treatment and studies being done. Also some links to other resources.
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Jon's Place
- Extensive database about heart failure, patient-run and patient-oriented. Message boards, chat, medications, surgeries, alternative and low sodium cooking are a few of the many topics discussed.
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Cardiology Channel
- Information on diagnosis and treatment of congestive heart failure monitored by board certified Cardiologists.
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eMedicine - Congestive Heart Failure and Pulmonary Edema
- Dr. Shamai Grossman offers a detailed clinical report on congestive heart failure and its most severe manifestation, pulmonary edema. Includes a section on emergency treatment.
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Congestive Heart Failure
- Canadian site looking at prevention and treatment as well as evaluation of this disease.
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Cut to the Heart
- Includes a history of surgery, congestive heart failure and treatment, treatment techniques, images of troubled hearts, and a map.
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California State University, Fresno, Department of Nursing
- A look at congestive heart failure from a medical point of view.
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Northern Arizona University
- A brief explanation of congestive heart failure with a very extensive listing of medications use to assist the patient.
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Patient Wellness
- Dr. J. H. Burgess, M.D. discusses the definition, manifestations and treatment of congestive heart failure.
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Baylor College of Medicine
- In depth look at congestive heart failure. Includes education of the family and care giver and seeking out precipitating causes for prevention.
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Lycos Health with Web MD
- An overview of congestive heart failure, the treatments available, diagnosing, self-care and support resources.
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Revitalizing a Failing Heart
- Precise diagnosis and therapy restore function and extend life for patients with congestive heart failure. Jesse Green, PhD; Senior Director, Clinical Evaluation and Outcomes Research.
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The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Congestive Heart Failure
- Resource for those who are active or wish to begin being active. Discusses causes of exercise intolerance, exercise benefits, an exercise prescription as well as what to look out for.
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Cardiovascular Institute of the South
- An article by William R. Ladd, M.D., Director, Nuclear Cardiology. Discussion about congestive heart failure and some underlying causes.
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Drugs Used for Treatment
- Extensive look at congestive heart failure and the types of medications of choice.
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Congestive Heart Failure
- The CHF team goes into detail about what this disorder is. Includes topics such as symptoms, medications, rest, activity, salt intake, diet, fluid management and weight gain.
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Success with CHF
- Research clinic specializing in the treatment of heart failure, offering information for patients as well as health care professionals.
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Heart Failure Online
- Information as to what CHF is, how the heart works, living with CHF, as well as symptoms, tests and other related topics.
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Congestive Heart Failure in the United States: A New Epidemic
- Gives statistics, using graphs within the article to show the number of deaths, men to women ratio, and hospitalization data, to name a few. Research and prognosis is also discussed.
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Carilion Health System
- A brief look at congestive heart failure and its signs and steps to controlling symptoms. A look at their own facilities for cardiac patients.
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Preventing Congestive Heart Failure
- American Academy of Family Physicians. An article by JAY N. COHN, M.D., University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati
- Information about congestive heart failure in children, provided by nurses and physicians.
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Huffington Center of Aging: Congestive Heart Failure in the Elderly
- In-depth look at this disorder. Some of the topics covered are diagnosing, education for patient and care giver, prevention, and treatment.
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Western Cardiology Associates
- Explains what congestive heart failure is, what can happen, what the signs are, how it is treated and some life style tips.
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Cardiology Associates: Patient Information
- Presents an extensive article about congestive heart failure, discussing topics such as, what it is, the types, causes, diagnosing, treatment, how it is to live with and the outlook.
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Centenary Cardiology Associates
- An in-depth look at the causes, symptoms, treatment, surgery and the future of congestive heart failure.
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Indian Herb for Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
- Ginger Webb discusses a study done with dried extract of the bark of the Indian medicinal plant Terminalia arjuna in treatment of CHF.
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Beryl: Health Care
- Detailed description of congestive heart failure and related subjects. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and some guidelines for living with it.
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University of Louisville School of Dentistry
- Details about congestive heart failure and guidelines for dentist in managing patients with this disorder.
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Heart Failure
- Offers an overview, support groups, find a cardiologist, chat and further resources.
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WebMD Health
- Consumer health information about heart failure. Includes questions to ask your doctor, exercise, warning signs for a silent heart attack and a look inside the failing heart.
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Yahoo Health: Congestive Heart Failure
- Resource for congestive heart failure. An in-depth look at this and related disorders.
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Medic-Planet: Heart Failure
- Looks at the causes, incidence, symptoms observed, treatment, stages and progress, prevention and heart transplants.
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Mayo Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure
- A description of the condition, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, complications, treatment and prevention.
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NewsRx Report Series on Heart Failure Therapy Research
- Information, and news on Heart Failure Therapy Research with NewsRx.net's series of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.
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iafrica.com: Heart Failure
- An explanation, the causes, symptoms, complications and treatment are discussed here.
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Heart Failure GAP Project in Oregon
- HF GAP in Oregon is an effort to improve care for heart failure with education and tool-based application of the ACC/AHA Heart Failure Guidelines at the point-of-care in physician practices.
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General Practice Notebook - Heart failure
- Clinically-oriented information.
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American Heart Association: Congestive Heart Failure
- Detailed information about this topic as well as links to related subjects such as enlarged heart, high blood pressure, kidney function and cardiomyopathy.
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Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Heart Failure
- PDF download from the American Heart Association.
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Mid America Heart Institute
- Information on congestive heart failure.
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Failing Hearts
- A community-based clinical forum for healthcare professionals involved with the diagnosis and treatment of acute heart failure.
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Battle Creek Health
- A guide to understanding and management of congestive heart failure. An overview, brief discussion of the heart, symptoms, treatment and eating healthy are covered.
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Deborah Heart and Lung Center: Patient Information
- Explains left and right sided heart failure. The causes, diagnosing, treatment and management are discussed.
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RxMed
- An article on what congestive heart failure is, causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, activity, diet, possible complications and prognosis.
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Hearts Of Hope
- Stories of children born with a very serious heart defect known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). Help in finding relevant information and links, especially in Australia.
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Congenital Heart Disease Information and Resources
- Interactive forums, Internet links, and peer-reviewed informational materials for families, adults with CHD, and health professionals.
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Congenital Heart Diseases Their Study and Treatment
- A most complete manual, text and graphics by Oliver W. Caminos M.D. (1999)
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The Children's Heart Society
- Information about this non-profit, volunteer based support group, dedicated to helping families affected by Congenital Heart Disease/Defects.
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Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients Association (GUCH)
- Provides support and advice to adults and teenagers born with CAD. Offers information sheets on topics such as pregnancy, insurance and careers, a message board and quarterly newsletter.
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Kawasaki Family Network
- Provides support and information about this disease to patients and their families, tracks current research in this area and has links to other helpful sites on KD.
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Fetal Heart Surgery - The Issues
- The fascinating concept of operating on heart disease while a baby is still unborn may soon become reality. Read about the issues, the controversies, the potential.
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About.com
- Information about congenital heart defects, and February 14th being recognized as a day for hearts.
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Oregon Health Sciences University
- Congenital heart defects site with citations to other articles on the specialty.
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Minimal Invasive Congenital Heart Surgery
- An article about treating birth defects of the heart using this techniques.
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The Children's Hearts Fund
- Information about the organization dedicated to finding a cure for the deadly orphan disease protein losing enteropathy (PLE). Also covers events, FAQs and links to other resources.
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CHD Support Graphics
- A collection of banners, buttons, dividers and even e-cards to spread awareness about birth defects of the heart.
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Resources from California State University
- Very extensive list of congenital heart diseases with links to sites dealing with that particular disease. Information to help parents and provide support.
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Acyanotic Congenital Heart Defects
- Describes PDA, coarctation of the aorta, ASD, VSD, AVSD, AS, PS, tetralogy of fallot, TGA, TAPVR, truncus arteriosus, tricuspid atresia, and HLHS.
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HLHS Information
- Treatment options for newborns with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Includes questions to ask the hospital, surgeon, and insurance company.
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MedicineNet
- Detailed look at congenital heart disease, such as the causes, symptoms, types and treatments.
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Palliative Operations
- The early staged operations for patients with this congenital heart defect, Tetralogy of Fallot, that lead up to the final correction surgery.
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Ventricular Septal Defect
- VSD is one of the commonest congenital heart defects, where there's a hole in the wall between the two lower chambers of the heart. An article from About.com with Richard N. Fogoros.
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Heart Defects: Truncus Arteriosus Type 1
- Information, diagram, symptoms and medical treatment, from the Children's Heart Institute.
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Miami Children's Hospital
- 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.
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CHD Awareness Day
- The Children's Health Information Network has brought global attention to the dreaded problem of Congenital Heart Defects by a co-ordinated effort from parents and families of CHD victims.
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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
- A definition along with look at the diagnosis, treatment and the prognosis, from the University of Washington Academic Medical Center.
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Coping with Congenital Heart Disease in Your Baby
- Article with some useful information, published by The American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Heart Defects Society of Windsor and Essex County
- Organization for persons affected by heart defects and their families
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Mamas Health
- Contains a lot of information about acyanotic congenital defects.
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Cyanotic Congenital Birth Defects
- Information on a wide variety of congenital heart defects, from Mama's Health.
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Adult Congenital Heart Association
- Information, resources and support for adults with congenital heart disease.
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Our Little Braveheart
- Jake was born with Tetralogy of Fallot. This is his story along with some pictures.
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AMA: Statement for Health Care Professionals
- Guidelines for evaluation and management of common congenital cardiac problems in infants, children, and adolescents. From the committee on congenital cardiac defects of the council on cardiovascular disease in the young.
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Guidelines for Long-term Management of Patients With Kawasaki Disease
- Report from the Committee on Rheumatic Fever, Endocarditis, and Kawasaki Disease, Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young, American Heart Association.
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Feeding Your Infant With Congenital Heart Disease
- 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.
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Congenital Heart Disease Treatments
- Short and simple explanations of the different procedures used in treating heart birth defects.
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American Heart Association
- The AHA website is a simple introduction to the concept of congenital heart disease, with layperson explanations of the various conditions, tests for diagnosis and treatment options.
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Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus
- 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.
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General Practice Notebook - Congenital heart disease
- Clinically-oriented information.
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CongenitalHeartDefects.com
- Information, resources and support for families and individuals dealing with congenital heart defects. Definitions of CHDs and medical terms, extensive list of support groups and hospitals.
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International Society for Adult Congenital Cardiac Disease
- The site offers resources for doctors and other health-care professionals in the field of ACHD and for ACHD patients. Visitors can search for ISACCD members.
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Fontan Operation
- Devoted to explaining this procedure, used to treat complex birth defects of the heart like hypoplastic right and left heart syndrome and single ventricle.
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Heart Disease Online
- A collection of articles on the different kinds of congenital heart defects, including their treatment by surgery, written in simple, non-technical language.
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HLHS - Benjamin's Hope
- A personal site dedicated to a son, and his fight against HLHS, hypoplastic left heart syndrome. A place to find hope and strength.
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Little Gina
- A personal story about Gina Mehri, who was born with a congenital heart defect know as AV Canal. Included is a diary of her cardiology visits.
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Joshua David's Heart
- A personal story of a boy who had hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a very serious congenital heart disease. Read his story, see his photos, links, poems and guest book.
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Benjamin Coker's Special Heart
- Benjamin was born with complex Congenital Heart Defects. He has had three open heart surgeries, the Norwood, Bi-Directional Glenn and the Fontan. His story is told by his family.
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Will's Heart Page
- An overview of our son's congenital heart disease. Links and information for families of children with heart defects.
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Victorias Heart
- A personal story, of a baby born in 1983 with complex heart defects including tricuspid atresia, asd, vsd, and coarctation of the aorta.
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HLHS - Brett's World
- A Mom tell of her son's continued fight with a serious heart defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Offers links and information.
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Callum's Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Page
- A personal story told by Callum's parents about their experiences with this disorder.
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Steve's Congenital Heart Page
- A page about living with TGA through the eyes of the patient, has some graphic pictures after having open heart surgery.
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Joni's Heart Defect Story
- This is the life of Joni and how she has lived with her CHD, and the surgeries she has endured.
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Emily
- For parents of children with Tricuspid Atresia and CVID. Personal story with links to information on the disease.
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For Cameron
- Cameron, born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, on November 27, 2000. Includes details about his surgeries, links, information and pictures.
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My Name is Roosje Smid
- Information about this 4 year old who has Pulmonary Hypertension, a Congenital Heart Lung Defect. Heart lung transplant will be needed in the future.
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Vivian Lemke's HLHS Story
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) information page and her life with her sisters in The Lemke Family.
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Fami-Lee Homepage
- The Lee Family's page with the story of Joshua who underwent surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot.
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Women Get Less Heart Care, but Have Better Outcomes
- Researchers report that while women are evaluated less aggressively for chest pain in the emergency room, men face worse health outcomes after such an event.
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Take Wellness To Heart
- Self-care tips, warning signs of heart disease for women, information on depression after heart attack and stroke, family nutrition and exercise.
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Heart Disease Unreported Killer of Women, Smoking A Factor
- LA Times article.
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Women and Heart Disease
- An atlas featuring US national and state maps of heart disease mortality among women.
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A Different Heart
- Intended to educate both health care professionals and patients on the difficulties and options for assessing risk and heart disease in women.
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The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC)
- Dedicated to women's health and well being. A call center available for health questions.
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The Karen Yontz Women's Cardiac Awareness Center
- Information about the center and its mission which is to increase awareness of heart disease in women, including risk assessment and education on lifestyle management.
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Guide to Preventive Cardiology for Women
- American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology, Scientific Statement.
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Cardiovascular Disease in Women
- A statement for health care professionals from the American Heart Association.
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WHI Center
- Women's Health Interactive provides two assessments, one for assessing your risk of heart disease, the other for heart nutrition.
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Plainsense
- Discussion on recognizing the warning signs of heart disease, know the risk factors, post menopause and what you can do.
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MDchoice.com
- A woman's guide to controlling high blood pressure.
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Cardiovascular Institute of the South
- An article by Samuel J. Stagg III, M.D. about women being especially prone to early high blood pressure.
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WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
- Web site offers information and interactive features, such as a Bulletin Board and a My Journal section. Membership is free.
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Health4her
- Offers an article on heart disease being the number one killer of American women.
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Affairs of the Heart
- A program educating women about heart disease through a free women's health symposium. Part of the Columbia University Dept. of Surgery.
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Cholesterol/Heart Disease Resources for Women
- Cholesterol and heart disease articles, brochures, tools and self exams to assess your heart health and find the right treatment.
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Aspirin, Your Heart, and You
- Dr. Cynthia Mulrow addresses aspirin therapy as preventive medicine for heart disease.
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Eat Fat, Be Healthy
- Information about genetically-caused heart disease due to small-particle LDL syndrome. Includes questions and answers, book excerpt and cardiac risk quiz.
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US Food and Drug Administration
- Information regarding keeping cholesterol under control. An article by John Henkel.
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The Healthy Refrigerator
- Nutritional advice and information to reduce risk of heart problems or manage heart conditions. Recipes, foods suggestions, facts about heart disease.
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Lifeclinic.com
- Learn why blood cholesterol matters and how to choose foods to lower your levels.
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Bupa
- Concise fact sheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of cholesterol. Available for down loading in Adobe acrobat format.
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How Stuff Works
- Doctor-written seven-part description of cholesterol and how to avoid its health problems.
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Medbroadcast.com
- Find out how to lower your cholesterol level through diet or medication.
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Well Check.com
- Information for bringing cholesterol levels down to low ranges through food choices, exercises and lifestyle changes, along with medications.
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Ask the Dietitian
- Question and answer format about cholesterol and saturated fat.
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When to Start Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease
- A statement for health care professionals from the American Heart Association task force on risk reduction.
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American Heart Association
- Gives complete details on the cholesterol numbers and what they should be.
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Cholesterol Test
- Information about home testing kits which allow you to test your own level without the expense and delay of going to a doctor.
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Veritas Medicine
- Clinical trial listings for high cholesterol. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing clinical trials that match your needs.
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What Doctors Don't Tell You
- Information about cholesterol test kits and how they are being kept off the market by the medical establishment.
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MDchoice.com
- In four sections: Informs as to why blood cholesterol matters, guidelines for heart healthy living, cholesterol in children and fats and foods tables.
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Advice Concerning Cholesterol
- Information about levels and how to lower them naturally. Includes links to related web sites and recommended books and health supplements.
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Mamas Health
- Provides information about Cholesterol. What it is and how to control it.
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Focus on Cholesterol
- List of resources for patients experiencing elevated cholesterol levels. Explanation of its role in heart disease.
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International Health News Database
- Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and cholesterol/triglycerides.
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Kyolic
- Causes, treatment, symptoms and diet and exercise for Cholesterol.
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Natural Healthlinks
- Introduction to high and low cholesterol, it's symptoms, diet, lifestyle changes and dietary supplements that may be helpful.
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InteliHealth: Cholesterol
- Includes basic information, treatment options, and an ask-the-expert section. Reviewed by Harvard Medical School.
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Lipid Clinic
- For the public and healthcare professionals to learn about the evaluation and treatment of high cholesterol and lipid abnormalities.
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Living with Cholesterol: AHA
- Information for understanding the facts and reducing your risk factor of heart disease and stroke. Recipes available.
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Ruchi Health.com: Cholesterol
- Learn about its sources, its effects, and its roles in the body. Also know about how soya helps to check high cholesterol.
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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
- In-depth look at cholesterol and why it matters, heart disease, benefits from lowering, having it checked, diet, exercise, weight and many more topics are discussed.
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