| |
 Jon's Place [Recommended] Description: Extensive database about heart failure, patient-run and patient-oriented. Message boards, chat, medications, surgeries, alternative and low sodium cooking are a few of the many topics discussed. (jonsplace.org) |
| American Heart Association: Congestive Heart Failure Description: Detailed information about this topic as well as links to related subjects such as enlarged heart, high blood pressure, kidney function and cardiomyopathy. (216.185.112.5) |
| At the Heart of Life Saving Description: Information on the cardiac chain of survival, treatment of sudden cardiac arrest and automatic external defibrillation. (chainofsurvival.com) |
| Battle Creek Health Description: A guide to understanding and management of congestive heart failure. An overview, brief discussion of the heart, symptoms, treatment and eating healthy are covered. (healthwise.net) |
| Baylor College of Medicine Description: In depth look at congestive heart failure. Includes education of the family and care giver and seeking out precipitating causes for prevention. (bcm.edu) |
| Beryl: Health Care Description: Detailed description of congestive heart failure and related subjects. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and some guidelines for living with it. (beryl.net) |
| California State University, Fresno, Department of Nursing Description: A look at congestive heart failure from a medical point of view. (csufresno.edu) |
| Cardiology Associates: Patient Information Description: Presents an extensive article about congestive heart failure, discussing topics such as, what it is, the types, causes, diagnosing, treatment, how it is to live with and the outlook. (cardiology-associates.com) |
| Cardiology Associates: Patient Resources Description: Looks at what congestive heart failure is. Discusses outlook for patients, patient concerns, as well as symptoms, causes, diagnosing and treatment. (cardioassoc.com) |
| Cardiology Channel Description: Information on diagnosis and treatment of congestive heart failure monitored by board certified Cardiologists. (cardiologychannel.com) |
| Cardiovascular Institute of the South Description: An article by William R. Ladd, M.D., Director, Nuclear Cardiology. Discussion about congestive heart failure and some underlying causes. (icorp.net) |
| Carilion Health System Description: A brief look at congestive heart failure and its signs and steps to controlling symptoms. A look at their own facilities for cardiac patients. (carilion.com) |
| Centenary Cardiology Associates Description: An in-depth look at the causes, symptoms, treatment, surgery and the future of congestive heart failure. (centenarycardiology.com) |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati Description: Information about congestive heart failure in children, provided by nurses and physicians. (cincinnatichildrens.org) |
| Congestive Heart Failure Description: The CHF team goes into detail about what this disorder is. Includes topics such as symptoms, medications, rest, activity, salt intake, diet, fluid management and weight gain. (library.thinkquest.org) |
| Congestive Heart Failure Description: Canadian site looking at prevention and treatment as well as evaluation of this disease. (santepub-mtl.qc.ca) |
| Congestive Heart Failure in the United States: A New Epidemic Description: Gives statistics, using graphs within the article to show the number of deaths, men to women ratio, and hospitalization data, to name a few. Research and prognosis is also discussed. (citihealth.com) |
| Cut to the Heart Description: Includes a history of surgery, congestive heart failure and treatment, treatment techniques, images of troubled hearts, and a map. (pbs.org) |
| Deborah Heart and Lung Center: Patient Information Description: Explains left and right sided heart failure. The causes, diagnosing, treatment and management are discussed. (deborah.org) |
| Dr. Reid's Corner Description: An article describing what congestive heart failure is. (lymphedema.com) |
| Drugs Used for Treatment Description: Extensive look at congestive heart failure and the types of medications of choice. (ovcnet.uoguelph.ca) |
| eMedicine - Congestive Heart Failure and Pulmonary Edema Description: Dr. Shamai Grossman offers a detailed clinical report on congestive heart failure and its most severe manifestation, pulmonary edema. Includes a section on emergency treatment. (emedicine.com) |
| Failing Hearts Description: A community-based clinical forum for healthcare professionals involved with the diagnosis and treatment of acute heart failure. (failinghearts.com) |
| Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Heart Failure Description: PDF download from the American Heart Association. (216.185.112.5) |
| Healing Arts Center Description: Details of congestive heart failure as well as a list of therapies that are available such as homeopathy and herbs. (healingartscenter.com) |
| Heart Failure Description: Description of heart failure, its causes, diagnosis, treatment and when to call a physician. Information from the AAFP. (familydoctor.org) |
| Heart Failure Description: Offers an overview, support groups, find a cardiologist, chat and further resources. (spotlighthealth.com) |
| Heart Failure GAP Project in Oregon Description: HF GAP in Oregon is an effort to improve care for heart failure with education and tool-based application of the ACC/AHA Heart Failure Guidelines at the point-of-care in physician practices. (acc.org) |
| Heart Failure Online Description: Information as to what CHF is, how the heart works, living with CHF, as well as symptoms, tests and other related topics. (heartfailure.org) |
| Heart Failure Society of America Description: Free patient education materials. Education modules and current news. (abouthf.org) |
| Heart Point Description: Explains what heart failure is, symptoms, what to watch for, evaluation, prognosis, medication other related issues. (heartpoint.com) |
| Heart Site Description: Details about congestive heart failure, explaining what it is, symptoms, treatment, how common and how serious it is. (heartsite.com) |
| Huffington Center of Aging: Congestive Heart Failure in the Elderly Description: In-depth look at this disorder. Some of the topics covered are diagnosing, education for patient and care giver, prevention, and treatment. (hcoa.org) |
| iafrica.com: Heart Failure Description: An explanation, the causes, symptoms, complications and treatment are discussed here. (health.iafrica.com) |
| Kantrowitz CardioVad Description: A mechanical device that helps the failing heart work more effectively. It is being used in a small group of patients with severe chronic congestive heart failure. Offers patient and physician information. (lvadtech.com) |
| Lifeclinic.com Description: Learn all about the symptoms, treatment and types of heart failure. Discusses surgery and patient outlook. (lifeclinic.com) |
| Lifespan Description: A discussion as to what congestive heart failure is, what is being done about it and what the future holds. (www2.lifespan.org) |
| Mayo Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure Description: A description of the condition, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, complications, treatment and prevention. (mayoclinic.com) |
| Methodist Health Care System Description: Looks at congestive heart failure, discussing what it is, symptoms, diagnosing and treatment. (methodisthealth.com) |
| Mid America Heart Institute Description: Information on congestive heart failure. (hvelink.saint-lukes.org) |
| Minnesota Living With Heart Failure Questionnaire Description: The questionnaire provided is a measure of the patients' perceptions of the effects of congestive heart failure on their lives. (mlhfq.org) |
| NewsRx Report Series on Heart Failure Therapy Research Description: Information, and news on Heart Failure Therapy Research with NewsRx.net's series of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports. (newsrx.net) |
| Northern Arizona University Description: A brief explanation of congestive heart failure with a very extensive listing of medications use to assist the patient. (jan.ucc.nau.edu) |
| Preventing Congestive Heart Failure Description: American Academy of Family Physicians. An article by JAY N. COHN, M.D., University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota. (aafp.org) |
| Research Foundation Florida Cardiovascular Institute Description: Offers a patient manual about congestive heart failure. Discussing different aspects, medications and their possible side affects as well as sodium restriction. (fciheart.com) |
| Revitalizing a Failing Heart Description: Precise diagnosis and therapy restore function and extend life for patients with congestive heart failure. Jesse Green, PhD; Senior Director, Clinical Evaluation and Outcomes Research. (mcrcr4.med.nyu.edu) |
| RxMed Description: An article on what congestive heart failure is, causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, activity, diet, possible complications and prognosis. (rxmed.com) |
| Seton Heart Center Description: A look at the facilities and the heart failure team as well as information about this disorder. (goodhealth.com) |
| Success with CHF Description: Research clinic specializing in the treatment of heart failure, offering information for patients as well as health care professionals. (successwithchf.com) |
| Texas Heart Institute Description: Discusses what congestive heart failure is, as well as who is at risk and the causes. Lifestyle changes, medications, surgical procedures and other issues are presented. (tmc.edu) |
| The Helena Cardiology Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure Description: Brief discussion on symptoms, salt intake, medications and exercise. Very detailed information and pictures of testing such as echocardiogram. (helenacardiology.com) |
| The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Description: A look at heart failure, exploring the causes, treatment, diagnosis and the general outlook. (nhlbi.nih.gov) |
| The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Congestive Heart Failure Description: Resource for those who are active or wish to begin being active. Discusses causes of exercise intolerance, exercise benefits, an exercise prescription as well as what to look out for. (physsportsmed.com) |
| The St. Luke's Heart Failure Program Description: Offers information on the most recent treatment options available. Among these are proven medications, mechanical heart assist devices, and surgical interventions including transplantation. (sleh.com) |
| University of Louisville School of Dentistry Description: Details about congestive heart failure and guidelines for dentist in managing patients with this disorder. (dentalcare.com) |
| Web MD Health: Congestive Heart Failure Description: In depth discussion on all topics relating to CHF, such as causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and a look at American Heart Association classification of heart failure. (my.webmd.com) |
| WebMD Health Description: Consumer health information about heart failure. Includes questions to ask your doctor, exercise, warning signs for a silent heart attack and a look inside the failing heart. (my.webmd.com) |
| Yahoo Health: Congestive Heart Failure Description: Resource for congestive heart failure. An in-depth look at this and related disorders. (health.yahoo.com) |
