Links/Resources
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Dr. John Bell-Thomson’s presentation on the benefits and improved outcomes of minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association provides information on their web site about cardiovascular disease, related research results, tips on how to recognize warning signs of heart attack and stroke, tools to help you live a healthier lifestyle, and much more.
Heart Health Center
Heart Health Center is part of YourTotalHealth, a service of NBC and iVillage. It provides information on cardiovascular conditions and diet information, tools, quizzes and self tests, and communities that discuss heart health topics.
The Heart Truth
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and partner organizations are sponsoring a national campaign called The Heart Truth in order to make women more aware of the danger of heart disease.
Booklet: What You Need to Know About Heart Disease
Heart disease is the #1 killer in the United States. Any one of us could be at risk without knowing it. Many different risk factors (conditions or lifestyle habits) can affect your chance of developing heart disease. It’s important to understand which risk factors affect you and what actions you can take to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Download this booklet from Boston Scientific for some great heart health tips.
Booklet: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Heart Disease
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States. Heart disease kills more American women than all forms of cancer combined, including breast cancer. A woman’s lifetime risk for developing heart disease is very high—more than 1 in 2. Download this booklet from Boston Scientific for some great heart health tips for women.