Web Directory

» Angioplasty / PTCA Home Page
   Includes resources for interventional cardiologists and patients alike, discussion forum, list of meetings worldwide, historical information, interviews with pioneering cardiologists and industry leaders.
   http://www.ptca.org

» 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.aztecheart.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).
   http://www.cardiogenesis.com

» Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
   Resources on cardiothoracic issues, organizations, surgeons, journals. Special section includes case histories, image and video gallery, forum and related discussions.
   http://www.ctsnet.org/

» Cardiovascular Pathology Index
   Images of pathology specimens of the heart and blood vessels.
   http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/CVHTML/CVIDX.html

» 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 including surgical outcomes.
   http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/about/specialties/cvsurgery.asp

» Development of the Human Heart
   Includes text and images. Provided by the Loyola University Medical Education Network.
   http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/thorax0/heartdev/main_fra.html

» 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 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.
   http://heartdisease.about.com/mlibrary.htm

» 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/

» Mitral Valve Surgery
   Information about a robotic mitral valve repair heart program in Greenville, North Carolina.
   http://www.mitralvalvesurgery.com

» 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/

» 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/

» 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

» Yale: Cardiac Anatomy and Imaging
   Images, interactive graphics, case studies of cardiac anatomy.
   http://info.med.yale.edu/intmed/cardio/imaging/