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Directory Sites
Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
Extensive resources on cardiothoracic issues, organizations, surgeons, journals. Special section includes case histories, image and video gallery, forum and related discussions.www.ctsnet.org
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.
heartdisease.about.com
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.
www.heart-net.org
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.
www.fltca.com
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).
www.cardiogenesis.com
Of interest to both doctors, and patients, content includes operative photos, animation and video regarding the Ross Procedure and Dr. Stelzer.
ps4ross.com
Yale: Cardiac Anatomy and Imaging
Images, interactive graphics, case studies of cardiac anatomy.
info.med.yale.edu
Cardiovascular Pathology Index
Images of pathology specimens of the heart and blood vessels.
www-medlib.med.utah.edu
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.
www.poh.org
Development of the Human Heart
Includes extensive text and images. Provided by the Loyola University Medical Education Network.
www.meddean.luc.edu
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.
www.cts.usc.edu
Interactive tour of the heart. From the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
sln2.fi.edu
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.
www.euroscore.org
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.
lysine.pharm.utah.edu
Presents information about cardiac surgery including frequently asked questions.
www.sleepinghearts.com