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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. http://www.aztecheart.com/
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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). http://www.cardiogenesis.com
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
Extensive resources on cardiothoracic issues, organizations, surgeons, journals. Special section includes case histories, image and video gallery, forum and related discussions. http://www.ctsnet.org/
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Cardiovascular Pathology Index
Images of pathology specimens of the heart and blood vessels. http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/CVHTML/CVIDX.html
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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. http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/about/specialties/cvsurgery.asp
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Development of the Human Heart
Includes extensive text and images. Provided by the Loyola University Medical Education Network. http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/thorax0/heartdev/main_fra.html
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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. http://www.euroscore.org
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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. http://www.fltca.com/
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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. http://heartdisease.about.com/mlibrary.htm
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Heart Echoes
Includes a powerpoint presentation of echoes of the heart as seen by Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram. http://www.heart-echoes.com
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