Cardiovascular Disease
Thanks to online-only health sites, sites operated by the National Institutes of Health and those of our country's top hospitals, clinics and nonprofit heart-health organizations, high-quality information on common and rare cardiovascular diseases are only a quick surf away. Use the Cardiovascular Disease Web Guide to find links to sites with verified, credible information.
Read a Spanish-language version of the Cardiovascular Disease Web Guide.
Read a Spanish-language version of the Cardiovascular Disease Web Guide.
Expand All Guide SectionsHow the Cardiovascular System Works
The term "cardiovascular system" refers to the functioning of the heart (cardio) and the ... read more »
Heart Disease Types
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease ... read more »
Vascular Disease Types
A vascular disease is any disease afflicting your circulatory system. According to the Cleveland Clinic ... read more »
Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis
If you or a loved one is suffering from a cardiovascular disease, you thankfully have the benefit ... read more »
Cardiovascular Disease Treatment
Heart and vascular conditions can be treated through a variety of methods including medication, surgery and transplants. Use the sites below to learn more about cardiovascular disease treatment options.
Insights for Cardiovascular Disease Treatment
- PBS's NOVA Online has a feature on the heart with an interesting history of the pioneering figures in heart surgery.
Top Sites for Cardiovascular Disease Treatment
For drug treatments ...
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
has descriptions of how different drugs attempt to counteract the effects of heart disease.
For surgery ...
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
offers "A Patient's Guide to Heart Surgery" that contains everything you need to know about heart surgery. Find basic information about how the heart works, types of heart surgeries (including heart transplants, coronary artery bypasses, grafts, heart valve surgery and non-surgical treatment options), and information on issues relating to before, during and after your surgery.
For children ...
Seattle Children's Hospital
has information about pediatric heart surgery along with details on how to prepare for your child's surgery. Look for write-ups on specific surgical procedures.
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Two factors playing an important role in your heart disease risk are diet and exercise. Unlike ... read more »
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