Heart
Institute at St. Joseph Hospital
The Heart Institute at St. Joseph Hospital has pioneered the way in providing
cardiac services to North Coast residents. This means quality cardiac care
close to home that includes prevention, education, diagnostic and treatment
services - inlcuding Cardiac Surgery and procedures in the Cath Lab, as well
as a full cardiac rehabilitation program. This page features a host of information
on heart disease as well as informative videos. Dr.
Joachim Postel is the Chief Cardiac Surgeon.
American
Heart Association
Contains fact sheets about heart health, heart disease and surgical procedures
as well as information about how to live a heart-healthylife. This includes
recipes that have received the American Heart Association's approval.
Heart
Failure Online
Sponsored by the Sharp Foundation for Cardiovascular Research and Education
and the San Diego Cardiac Center, this site features specific information
on heart failure issues.
Heart:
An Online Exploration
From the Franklin Institute of Science Museum, comprehensive heart health
education.
Heart
Support of America
A national nonprofit organization that provides direct financial assistance
to heart disease patients and their families who do not have the resources
for treatment and care.
Heart
Surgery Forum
Includes both professional and layperson information. Produced and monitored
by a practicing cardiac surgeon.
HeartPoint
Created by medical professionals to provide patients with a source of reliable
info. Includes useful multimedia presentations about the heart in health
and disease.
PediHeart
Divided into three areas for kids, parents, and practitioners, this site provides
support and practical information for children with heart disease. INFO FOR
KIDS.
UCI
Heart Disease Prevention Program
University of Irvine, CA provides educational materials and clinical and research
services aimed at prevention, early detection, and reversal of coronary heart
disease.