General Heart Information

The Internet has thousands of health-related sites. Unfortunately, some of the information provided is neither accurate nor current. With that caution in mind, we have found the following sites to be useful:

American Heart Association

The American Heart Association site is an excellent overview of cardiac disease, risk factors (including cholesterol), diagnostic testing, and treatment options.

American College of Cardiology

The professional organization for cardiovascular specialists, The American College of Cardiology website has current practice guidelines and a strong patient education section.

Heartsite.com

Designed by a Professor of Cardiology, this site has outstanding graphics with detailed explanations of cardiac disease.

Heartpoint.com

An all-inclusive heart smart site providing you with accurate, and up-to-date health information; this site features recipes, professional commentary, tips, and an interactive cardiac gallery.

Mayoclinic.com

The Mayo Clinic's health resource website offers information on diseases and conditions, healthy living, drugs, and self-care

Secondscount.org

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions site offers the latest news and blogs from both physicians and patients.

WebMD.com

Provides medical information and services for consumers, physicians, and other health providers.