Online Resources

The AHA supports research, education, and community service programs. This organization also sponsors the American Heart Walk and programs to encourage the public to exercise more and lower cholesterol and blood pressure. This web site provides extensive content in all aspects of heart health.

http://www.americanheart.org/

An excellent web site which provides comprehensive information on most health topics. It provides detailed patient handouts and health maps on various health topics. Once you get to this web site please go to Patient Resources.

http://www.merckmedicus.com/patient-handouts

Affiliated with the American Heart Association, Mended Hearts is a patient support organization of people with heart disease, their spouses and health care professionals. The main interest of Mended Hearts is to help people recover emotionally from cardiovascular disorders.

http://www.mendedhearts.org/

This site provides comprehensive information on health matters.

http://www.webmd.com/

Medline Plus is a service provided by US National Library of Medicine and National Institute of Health. Provides a good source of information on various health topics related to heart and circulation.

https://medlineplus.gov/bloodheartandcirculation/

This site provides excellent educational modules on congestive heart failure.

http://www.hfsa.org/

This site provides good information on mitral valve prolapse and also information regarding support groups for people with mitral valve prolapse.

http://www.mvprolapse.com/

This website provides information on warning signs of heart attack, reducing heart attack risks and gives information about heart medications.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

This site provides good information on peripheral, arterial and venous diseases.

http://www.vdf.org/

Comprehensive cardiology patient education resources from the American College of Cardiology.

http://www.cardiosmart.org/

This site contains general information about the human heart. It has neat graphics and good description of heart function.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/heart

This site provides reliable health information from A to Z on prevention, wellness, diseases and conditions.

http://www.healthfinder.gov/

A non-profit organization committed to the support of cardiac arrest survivors, at-risk individuals and their families.

http://www.early-defib.org/

Free online support group and informational resources for patients and families.

http://pacemakerclub.com/

Comprehensive women's health information and resources.

http://www.healthywomen.org/

Resources and support for women living with heart disease.

http://www.womenheart.org/

Heart-healthy recipes and nutrition guidance from the American Heart Association.

http://www.deliciousdecisions.org/

Information on vegetarian and vegan nutrition for heart health.

http://www.vrg.org/

Resources and guidance on healthy weight management and physical activity.

http://www.shapeupamerica.org/

Exercise guidelines and resources for healthy living.

http://www.acsm.org/

Answers to nutrition questions from a registered dietitian.

http://www.dietitian.com/

American Heart Association provides exercise guidelines on this website for healthy living.

http://www.justmove.org/

This site provides dietary guidelines for healthy living.

http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines

This site provides comprehensive information on the risks of smoking and how to quit smoking.

http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/how2quit.htm

American Diabetes Association provides information on diabetes for diabetics, healthcare professionals and the public.

http://www.diabetes.org/