Patient Education: Educational Links

Since our website can't contain everything concerning the field of cardiology, we have provided helpful links to other websites.  The following websites are sites recommended by our physicians, and are great sources to gather additional information about heart care and cardiology.

Online Journal of Cardiology
The Online Journal of Cardiology, produced by McGill University, offers information that will be valuable to both patients and medical professionals. The site contains learning exercises and excellent graphics.

American College of Cardiology
Health care professionals and the general public can access the resources at this site. Browse publications, programs and products, read the latest heart-related news and find out more about advocacy programs.

American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
While encouraging professional education, this society promotes research and clinical excellence in nuclear cardiology. The site shares news, publications and general information about the field.

Heart Information Network
This comprehensive educational Web site includes a Q&A library, heart news and information, patients' stories, a glossary of heart-related terms and details on products and services.

HeartAttacks.com
This directory provides links to free information about heart attack prevention, diagnosis, recovery, treatment, drugs and alternative remedies.

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Patients, health professionals and educators can read information on heart and vascular diseases, get the latest news and press releases, locate studies seeking patients and find out more about research funding.

World Heart Federation
Catch highlights of activities currently underway within this association, which promotes the study, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The site includes publications and links to international subgroups.

American Heart Association
Dedicated to providing you with education and information on fighting heart disease and stroke.

Medscape Cardiology
Informative website directed to patients.

Cardiothoracic Network
Informative website for cardiothoracic surgeons, allied professionals and the public.

American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Website directed to cardiothoracic surgeons.

Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Journal website.

Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Website to help cardiothoracic surgeons serve patients better.

Heartsite.com
Help patients who are being evaluated and treated for a heart-related complaint.