MEDICINE CARDIOTHORACIC

Cardiovascular Pathology Index
Images of pathology specimens of the heart and blood vessels.
www-medlib.med.utah.edu

Yale: Cardiac Anatomy and Imaging
Images, interactive graphics, case studies of cardiac anatomy.
info.med.yale.edu

Preview The Heart
Interactive tour of the heart. From the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
sln2.fi.edu

Sleepinghearts.com
Presents information about cardiac surgery including frequently asked questions.
www.sleepinghearts.com

Development of the Human Heart
Includes text and images. Provided by the Loyola University Medical Education Network.
www.meddean.luc.edu

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

Heart Echoes
Includes a powerpoint presentation of echoes of the heart as seen by Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram.
www.heart-echoes.com

PS4Ross
Of interest to both doctors, and patients, content includes operative photos, animation and video regarding the Ross Procedure and Dr. Stelzer.
ps4ross.com

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.
www.aztecheart.com

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

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.
heartdisease.about.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.
www.cvsurgery.com

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.
www.heart-net.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.
www.fltca.com

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.
mininvasive.med.nyu.edu

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.
www.ptca.org

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).
www.cardiogenesis.com

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.
www.clevelandclinic.org

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.
www.cts.usc.edu

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.
www.poh.org

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.
www.euroscore.org