Aztec Heart Inc.
Information from the makers of a harness for bypass patients that may help provide decreased pain, lower infection rates, quicker healing time, and easier breathing.
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 incl…
Development of the Human Heart
Includes extensive text and images. Provided by the Loyola University Medical Education Network.
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 …
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 profe…
Heart Echoes
Includes a powerpoint presentation of echoes of the heart as seen by Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram.
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, volu…
Sleepinghearts.com
Presents information about cardiac surgery including frequently asked questions.
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.
Yale: Cardiac Anatomy and Imaging
Images, interactive graphics, case studies of cardiac anatomy.