West Shore Cardiology Links

For more information on lowering your risk of heart disease, check out the following National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute websites:

http://www.heartsite.com: Provides information to patients who are being evaluated and treated for a heart-related complaint.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/index.htm: a directory of heart disease prevention and treatment information for patients and the public.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/chol/hbc_what.htm: a patient brochure, "High Blood Cholesterol- What You Need To Know"

http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/atpiii/calculator.asp: a 10-year heart attack risk calculator

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd/index.htm: a "Live Healthier, Live Longer" website for patients and the public.

http://www.webmd.com: provides services that help physicians, consumers, providers and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system.

http://www.heartcenteronline.com: provides cardiovascular patients and their families with the tools they need to better understand the nature of heart-related conditions, treatments and preventive care.

http://www.heartandstrokepartners.org: multi-organization partnership provides information and support resources for heart attack and stroke

http://www.Seconds-Count.org: the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, or SCAI, is an organization representing heart and vascular specialists around the world. The site provides information with a focus on helping people with cardiovascular disease to live – and live well.

http://www.cardiosmart.org: CardioSmart is a patient education site of the American College of Cardiology. Their mission is to engage, inform, and empower patients to better prepare them for participation in their own care.