- Methodist Health Care System
Looks at congestive heart failure, discussing what it is, symptoms, diagnosing and treatment.
http://methodisthealth.com/health/heart/congest.htm
- My CHF
Provides self-monitoring tools, educational resources, and online support communities for those with congestive heart failure.
http://www.mychf.com
- NewsRx Report Series on Heart Failure Therapy Research
Information, and news on Heart Failure Therapy Research with NewsRx.net's series of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.
http://www.newsrx.net/partialreports/newsrx_current_quarterly_report_on_heart_failure_therapy.htm
- Northern Arizona University
A brief explanation of congestive heart failure with a very extensive listing of medications use to assist the patient.
http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~daa/lecture/chfmeds.htm
- Preventing Congestive Heart Failure
American Academy of Family Physicians. An article by JAY N. COHN, M.D., University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/980415ap/cohn.html
- Revitalizing a Failing Heart
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.
http://mcrcr4.med.nyu.edu/hcsolutions/hcs01_05/01_05.htm
- RxMed
An article on what congestive heart failure is, causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, activity, diet, possible complications and prognosis.
http://www.rxmed.com/b.main/b1.illness/b1.1.illnesses/Congestive%20Heart%20Failure.html
- Success with CHF
Research clinic specializing in the treatment of heart failure, offering information for patients as well as health care professionals.
http://www.successwithchf.com/
- Texas Heart Institute
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.
http://www.tmc.edu/thi/chf.html
- The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Congestive Heart Failure
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.
http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1998/08aug/clark.htm
- The St. Lukes Heart Failure Program
Offers information on the most recent treatment options available. Among these are proven medications, mechanical heart assist devices, and surgical interventions including transplantation.
http://www.sleh.com/cardiology/sleh-heartfail.htm
- Web MD Health: Congestive Heart Failure
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.
http://my.webmd.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_40018
- WebMD Health
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.
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/1675.51901
- Your Family Doctor
Description of heart failure, its causes, diagnosis, treatment and when to call a physician.
http://familydoctor.org/handouts/119.html
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