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1.Guidelines for Clinical Intracardiac Electrophysiological and Catheter Ablation Procedures
A report of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines.
URL:http://216.185.112.5/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1434
2.Tests to Diagnose Coronary Disease
Stress EKG, echocardiography, CT scan, MRI scan and PET scan are discussed.
URL:http://heartdisease.about.com/health/heartdisease/library/weekly/aa072097.htm
3.Hall-Garcia Cardiology Associates: EPS
An introduction to electrophysiology studies, the study itself, what happens after and going home.
URL:http://hgcardio.com/electro.htm
4.On Health with WebMD
A complete look at an echocardiogram and transesophageal echocardiogram.
URL:http://my.webmd.com/encyclopedia/article/1675.55576
5.American Heart Association
Looks at heart damage detection, tests to diagnose heart disease, cardiac catheterization, ambulatory electocardiography, arteriography, exercise stress test and thallium stress testing to name a few.
URL:http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200005
6.Cardiology Channel
Description of cardiac catheterization is, who should have it and possible risks.
URL:http://www.cardiaccatheter.com
7.Mary Greeley Medical Center - CardioScore
Details about a heart attack prevention service.
URL:http://www.cardioscore.org
8.Tests for vascular risk factors
Providing an innovative test for Asymmetric Dimethylarginine (ADMA), an important new analyte in predicting arteriosclerosis and acute coronary events. Tests Offered: LDL, HDL, Homoscysteine, Trigylcerides and Essential Fatty Acids
URL:http://www.cardiovasics.com
9.Heart Encyclopedia: Diagnostic Methods
The Cincinnati Children's Hospital, located in Ohio, presents information about available methods to determine if a child has a cardiac problem.
URL:http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/Health_Topics/The_Heart_Encyclopedia/default.htm
10.12-lead ECG Library
A collection of electrocardiograms for all those interested in learning about the ECG / EKG.
URL:http://www.ecglibrary.com/
11.Heart Info: Patient Guide
Provides listings of useful information and advice related to cardiac disorders, tests, surgical procedures and associated signs and symptoms.
URL:http://www.heartinfo.org/search/display.asp?ID=458
12.HeartScan
Information on Electron Beam CT Scanning that can detect coronary artery disease in its earliest, most treatable stages. At Abbott Northwestern Hospital/Minneapolis Heart Institute.
URL:http://www.heartscanmn.com/
13.Heart Site: Echocardiogram
Explains what ultrasound is, what doppler is, the information it provides, how long it takes, safety, and how quick the results are obtained and what they mean.
URL:http://www.heartsite.com/html/echocardiogram.html
14.Regular Treadmill Stress Test
How it works, when it is ordered, how it is done, preparations, how long it takes, safety, reliability and how quickly you get results are discussed.
URL:http://www.heartsite.com/html/regular_stress.html
15.Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Explains how a TEE is different from the standard echo,how it is performed, how to prepare for the test, how long it takes, safety, the information it provides, how long it takes for the results and some images of a TEE are shown.
URL:http://www.heartsite.com/html/tee.html
16.University of Kansas Medical Center
Six still echocardiogram samples are shown here and one full motion. Aortic and mitral valve.
URL:http://www.kumc.edu/instruction/medicine/cont-ed/infotech/car-echo.htm
17.The Merck Manual
A detailed look at non-invasive procedures and invasive procedures used in diagnosing heart disease.
URL:http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section16/chapter198/198a.htm
18.Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
This site offers information for patients about MRA, including how to prepare for the procedure, what you might experience and benefits versus risks.
URL:http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/mr-angiography.htm
19.UCLA Heart Workup Program
Discussion about the electron beam computerized tomography (EBCT) which is used to perform coronary artery calcium screening for asymptomatic patients at risk for heart disease.
URL:http://www.radsci.ucla.edu:8000/lifepro/
20.Electrocardiogram
Explains what an EKG or ECG is, why it is done and what preparation is needed.
URL:http://www.torrancememorial.org/carekg.htm
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