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Heart Rhythm Society
The Heart Rhythm Society is the international leader in science, education and advocacy for cardiac arrhythmia professionals and patients, and the primary information resource on heart rhythm disorders. Its mission is to improve the care of patients by promoting research, education and optimal health care policies and standards. The Heart Rhythm Society has created this center to provide accurate, clear and understandable information about cardiac arrhythmia disorders. Designed to educate patients and the public, the site aims to further understanding of heart rhythm problems.
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| Cholesterol |
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Committee on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
The Committee on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases site is devoted to cholesterol disorders and athersclerosis.
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National Cholesterol Education Program
US National Institute of Health site provides several formats for reviewing the Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines for the management of cholesterol disorders.
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Lipid Health
The National Lipid Education Council's cholesterol management site for healthcare professionals. Includes lots of educational materials on cholesterol disorders and management for both patients and professionals.
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| General Health |
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healthfinder®
This gateway consumer health information Web site from the U.S. federal government includes information to help people stay healthy, understand diagnoses, explore treatment options, and find support.
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HealthGrades
HealthGrades provides information and ratings on healthcare providers, plus a mammography directory profiling more than 10,000 FDA-certified facilities across the U.S.
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MyHealth Toolkit
The University of Washington Medical Center MyHealth Toolkit provides resources on selected topics such as cancer, diagnostic tests, drug information and heart disease. You'll find Quick Guides to living a healthy life, and other valuable resources.
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WebMD
Large general healthcare site for both physicians and patients.
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| General Heart Disease |
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American Heart Association
The largest nonprofit voluntary health organization fighting heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Lots of information included about heart disease and managing a heart-healthy lifestyle.
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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
US government's page containing information on government initiatives, patient information, information for healthcare professionals and more.
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Cardiology Online
The International Academy of Cardiology's site offers recent study results.
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WomenHeart
Founded by women and dedicated to reducing death and disability for women with heart disease.
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| Heart Failure |
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American Society of Hypertension
Professional society dedicated to the study of hypertension and related cardiovascular disease.
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World Hypertension League
International organization dedicated to the prevention and control of hypertension. Site includes articles on proper measurement, prevention and treatment of high blood pressure.
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