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Information on the cardiac chain of survival, treatment of sudden cardiac arrest and automatic external defibrillation.
www.chainofsurvival.com
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.
www.tmc.edu
Explains what heart failure is, symptoms, what to watch for, evaluation, prognosis, medication other related issues.
www.heartpoint.com
Heart Failure Society of America
Free patient education materials. Education modules and current news.
www.abouthf.org
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.
www.sleh.com
An article describing what congestive heart failure is.
www.lymphedema.com
Details of congestive heart failure as well as a list of therapies that are available such as homeopathy and herbs.
www.healingartscenter.com
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.
www.helenacardiology.com
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.
www.cardioassoc.com
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.
www.mlhfq.org
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.
www.lvadtech.com
Details about congestive heart failure, explaining what it is, symptoms, treatment, how common and how serious it is.
heartsite.com
Looks at congestive heart failure, discussing what it is, symptoms, diagnosing and treatment.
methodisthealth.com
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.www.jonsplace.org
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.
www.emedicine.com