Artificial Heart Program
At the University of Pittsburgh. Comprised of a basic science and engineering program for developmental research and an applied clinical program aimed at treating end-stage heart failure.
http://www.upmc.edu/ArtificialHeart/Cardiac Surgery in the Adult
An online version of a textbook of contemporary cardiac surgery. Chapters authored by experienced practitioners of cardiac surgery or a related discipline. Edited by L. Henry Edmunds.
http://www.ctsnet.org/book/edmunds/
CardioGenesis Laser Therapies for Angina and Heart Disease Patients
Surgical laser therapies for the treatment of severe angina pectoris and advanced cardiovascular disease through Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR) and Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization (PMR).
http://www.cardiogenesis.com
Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
Extensive resources on cardiothoracic issues, organizations, surgeons, journals. Special section includes case histories, image and video gallery, forum and related discussions.
http://www.ctsnet.org/
Cardiovascular Pathology Index
Images of pathology specimens of the heart and blood vessels.
http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/CVHTML/CVIDX.html
Cleveland Clinic Heart Center
Provides information about the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, their surgeons, and surgical conditions treated. Includes details for patients and physicians including surgical outcomes.
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/about/specialties/cvsurgery.asp
CTSNet Grand Rounds
A Resident's section consisting of digital slide presentations synchronized to an audio lecture from the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network. [Realplayer required - ed]
http://www.ctsnet.org/section/grandrounds/
CVChannel
Services to the cardiovascular community. Includes video interviews, cyberconferences, job center, congress agenda, daily news. [Requires RealPlayer - ed]
http://www.cvchannel.com/
Development of the Human Heart
Includes extensive text and images. Provided by the Loyola University Medical Education Network.
http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/thorax0/heartdev/main_fra.html
EuroSCORE Cardiac Surgery Index
A method of calculating predicted operative mortality for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Provides an interactive calculator, allowing patients to work out their own risk for heart surgery, and information about the index and references.
http://www.euroscore.org
Evansville Heart Center
Multimedia cardiovascular surgery/cardiology site with medical images, audio and video. Offers a prosthetic heart valve gallery.
http://www.evansvilleheartcenter.com
Florida Thoracic and Cardiovascular Associates
Located in Jacksonville, Florida has prepared a patient oriented website on open heart bypass surgery. Interactive e-mail dialogue is available with the practice's healthcare professionals.
http://www.fltca.com/
Heart Disease Guide at About.com
A resource library of categorized links on heart disease and surgery. The sections on heart surgery contain a list of the best sites around the web in heart surgery.
http://heartdisease.about.com/mlibrary.htm
Heart Echoes
Includes a powerpoint presentation of echoes of the heart as seen by Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram.
http://www.heart-echoes.com
Heart Surgery Patient Guide
Includes an introduction, information on heart transplant, minimally invasive bypass, conventional bypass and heart valve surgery, things you should do and other data such as non-invasive treatment options.
http://www.cts.usc.edu/hpg-index.html
HeartNet
A network of individuals and organizations committed to improving the quality of cardiac care in the developing world. Has information on membership, resources, and a discussion forum.
http://www.heart-net.org/
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at New York University
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery offers valve and coronary artery bypass surgery patients a range of surgical options, including minimally invasive, still heart and beating heart techniques.
http://mininvasive.med.nyu.edu/cardiac/index.html
Mitral Valve Surgery
Information about a robotic mitral valve repair heart program in Greenville, North Carolina.
http://www.mitralvalvesurgery.com
NetPharmacology Cardiovascular Lecture Notes
The hypertext lecture notes are based on handouts used at the University of Utah in courses for pharmacy students and medical students.
http://lysine.pharm.utah.edu/netpharm/netpharm_00/notes/introcv.htm
NewsRx Report Series on Cardiology Surgery Research
Summaries of a series of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports related to cardiothoracic surgery. Full report requires payment.
http://www.newsrx.net/partialreports/newsrx_current_quarterly_report_on_cardiology_surgery.htm
Online Atlas of Surgery
The goal of this resource is to be a concise description of surgical technique with black and white sketches.
http://www.wfubmc.edu/surg-sci/atlas/atlas.html
Preview The Heart
Interactive tour of the heart. From the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
http://sln2.fi.edu/biosci/preview/heartpreview.html
Project Open Hearts
A non-profit organization that works with foreign medical staff to provide first-hand surgical training, assistance with diagnostic procedures and consultations. Lists needs, volunteer information and past projects and goals.
http://www.poh.org/
PS4Ross
Of interest to both doctors, and patients, content includes operative photos, animation and video regarding the Ross Procedure and Dr. Stelzer.
http://ps4ross.com/
Sleepinghearts.com
Presents information about cardiac surgery including frequently asked questions.
http://www.sleepinghearts.com
Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
Informative site for surgery of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Includes physician profiles, procedure descriptions and videos, and results for cardiac surgery procedures.
http://www.cvsurgery.com
Virtual Hospital: Information by Organ System: Cardiovascular
Information for healthcare providers, from the University of Iowa.
http://www.vh.org/Providers/ProviderOrgSys/OSCardiovascular.html
Yale: Cardiac Anatomy and Imaging
Images, interactive graphics, case studies of cardiac anatomy.
http://info.med.yale.edu/intmed/cardio/imaging/
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