- Artificial Heart Program
At the University of Pittsburgh. Comprised of a basic science and engineering program for developmental research and an applied clinical program aimed at treating end-stage heart failure.
http://www.upmc.edu/ArtificialHeart/
- 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.
http://www.heartcarepro.com
- Cardiac Surgery Information
Offers heart surgery information, including slide shows of mitral valve repair, aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass surgery.
http://heart-surgeon.com/
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
Extensive resources on cardiothoracic issues, organizations, surgeons, journals. Special section includes case histories, image and video gallery, forum and related discussions.
http://www.ctsnet.org/
- CTSNet Grand Rounds
A Resident's section consisting of digital slide presentations synchronized to an audio lecture from the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network. [Realplayer required - ed]
http://www.ctsnet.org/section/grandrounds/
- CVChannel
Services to the cardiovascular community. Includes video interviews, cyberconferences, job center, congress agenda, daily news. [Requires RealPlayer - ed]
http://www.cvchannel.com/
- Development of the Human Heart
Includes extensive text and images. Provided by the Loyola University Medical Education Network.
http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/thorax0/heartdev/main_fra.html
- Estech
Provides information about off pump cabg devices.
http://www.estech.biz
- 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.
http://www.euroscore.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.
http://www.fltca.com/
- Heart Echoes
Includes a powerpoint presentation of echoes of the heart as seen by Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram.
http://www.heart-echoes.com
- Heart Surgery Patient Guide
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.
http://www.cts.usc.edu/hpg-index.html
- HeartNet
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.
http://www.heart-net.org/
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at New York University
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery offers valve and coronary artery bypass surgery patients a range of surgical options, including minimally invasive, still heart and beating heart techniques.
http://mininvasive.med.nyu.edu/cardiac/index.html
- Mitral Valve Surgery
Information about a robotic mitral valve repair heart program in Greenville, North Carolina.
http://www.mitralvalvesurgery.com
- NewsRx Report Series on Cardiology Surgery Research
Summaries of a series of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports related to cardiothoracic surgery. Full report requires payment.
http://www.newsrx.net/partialreports/newsrx_current_quarterly_report_on_cardiology_surgery.htm
- Online Atlas of Surgery
The goal of this resource is to be a concise description of surgical technique with black and white sketches.
http://www.wfubmc.edu/surg-sci/atlas/atlas.html
- 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, volunteer information and past projects and goals.
http://www.poh.org/
- PS4Ross
Of interest to both doctors, and patients, content includes operative photos, animation and video regarding the Ross Procedure and Dr. Stelzer.
http://ps4ross.com/
- Sleepinghearts.com
Presents information about cardiac surgery including frequently asked questions.
http://www.sleepinghearts.com
- 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.
http://www.cvsurgery.com
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