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| Web Pages |
| At the Heart of Life Saving |
| Information on the cardiac chain of survival, treatment of sudden cardiac arrest and automatic external defibrillation. |
| 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. |
| Heart Point |
| Explains what heart failure is, symptoms, what to watch for, evaluation, prognosis, medication other related issues. |
| The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
| A look at heart failure, exploring the causes, treatment, diagnosis and the general outlook. |
| Heart Failure Society of America |
| Free patient education materials. Education modules and current news. |
| The St. Luke’s 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. |
| Lifeclinic.com |
| Learn all about the symptoms, treatment and types of heart failure. Discusses surgery and patient outlook. |
| Dr. Reid's Corner |
| An article describing what congestive heart failure is. |
| 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. |
| Healing Arts Center |
| Details of congestive heart failure as well as a list of therapies that are available such as homeopathy and herbs. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| My CHF |
| Provides self-monitoring tools, educational resources, and online support communities for those with congestive heart failure. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Health-Center |
| Discusses the congestive heart failure, explaining what it is, symptoms, treatment, causes and diagnosing. |
| Lifespan |
| A discussion as to what congestive heart failure is, what is being done about it and what the future holds. |
| Heart Site |
| Details about congestive heart failure, explaining what it is, symptoms, treatment, how common and how serious it is. |
| South Shore Medical Center of Westchester |
| An article explaining congestive heart failure including its symptoms, treatment and diagnosing. |
| Your Family Doctor |
| Description of heart failure, its causes, diagnosis, treatment and when to call a physician. |
| Methodist Health Care System |
| Looks at congestive heart failure, discussing what it is, symptoms, diagnosing and treatment. |
| 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. |
| Seton Heart Center |
| A look at the facilities and the heart failure team as well as information about this disorder. |
| Cardiac Failure.org |
| Information about CHF such as the symptoms, causes, treatment and studies being done. Also some links to other resources. |
| 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. |
| Cardiology Channel |
| Information on diagnosis and treatment of congestive heart failure monitored by board certified Cardiologists. |
| 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. |
| Cut to the Heart |
| Includes a history of surgery, congestive heart failure and treatment, treatment techniques, images of troubled hearts, and a map. |
| California State University, Fresno, Department of Nursing |
| A look at congestive heart failure from a medical point of view. |
| Northern Arizona University |
| A brief explanation of congestive heart failure with a very extensive listing of medications use to assist the patient. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Drugs Used for Treatment |
| Extensive look at congestive heart failure and the types of medications of choice. |
| 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. |
| Success with CHF |
| Research clinic specializing in the treatment of heart failure, offering information for patients as well as health care professionals. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Preventing Congestive Heart Failure |
| American Academy of Family Physicians. An article by JAY N. COHN, M.D., University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota. |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati |
| Information about congestive heart failure in children, provided by nurses and physicians. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Centenary Cardiology Associates |
| An in-depth look at the causes, symptoms, treatment, surgery and the future of congestive heart failure. |
| Beryl: Health Care |
| Detailed description of congestive heart failure and related subjects. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and some guidelines for living with it. |
| University of Louisville School of Dentistry |
| Details about congestive heart failure and guidelines for dentist in managing patients with this disorder. |
| Heart Failure |
| Offers an overview, support groups, find a cardiologist, chat and further resources. |
| 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. |
| Yahoo Health: Congestive Heart Failure |
| Resource for congestive heart failure. An in-depth look at this and related disorders. |
| Mayo Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure |
| A description of the condition, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, complications, treatment and prevention. |
| 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. |
| iafrica.com: Heart Failure |
| An explanation, the causes, symptoms, complications and treatment are discussed here. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Heart Failure |
| PDF download from the American Heart Association. |
| Mid America Heart Institute |
| Information on congestive heart failure. |
| Failing Hearts |
| A community-based clinical forum for healthcare professionals involved with the diagnosis and treatment of acute heart failure. |
| 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. |
| Deborah Heart and Lung Center: Patient Information |
| Explains left and right sided heart failure. The causes, diagnosing, treatment and management are discussed. |
| RxMed |
| An article on what congestive heart failure is, causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, activity, diet, possible complications and prognosis. |
| Congestive Heart Failure |
| Canadian site looking at prevention and treatment as well as evaluation of this disease. |
| Lycos Health with Web MD |
| An overview of congestive heart failure, the treatments available, diagnosing, self-care and support resources. |
| Research Foundation Florida Cardiovascular Institute |
| Offers a patient manual about congestive heart failure. Discussing different aspects, medications and their possible side affects as well as sodium restriction. |