Acute Myocardial Infarction GAP Project in Michigan
AMI GAP in Michigan is an effort to improve care for AMI with education and tool-based application of the ACC/AHA Acute Myocardial Infarction Guidelines in acute care hospitals. |
American Heart Association
1998 U.S. heart attack and angina statistics. |
AskMen.com
Includes information of how to reduce the risk of heart attack. |
Bob Findlay's Site
Relating to heart attack, heart bypass operations and heart disease. Cardiac support in the community. |
Cardiology Channel
Information on heart attack diagnosis and treatments. Find a cardiologist in your area. |
eMedicine Health - Heart Attack
Consumer health resource center providing an overview of heart attacks and their causes, symptoms, and treatment. |
George Washington University Hospital
Explains how important immediate treatment is in case of a heart attack. A list of common symptoms and important therapies are talked about which must be administered as soon as possible. |
Heart Attack Decisionnaire
Complete a check list about heart attack risks. |
Heart Attack: Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention
From the AAFP. |
Heart Attack: Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention
Information from the AAFP. |
Heart Site.com
Explains what a heart attack is, the symptoms, what to do if one is suspected, hospital care, treatments and medication. |
HeartInfo.org: Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
Description of possible warning signals, plus information on silent ischemia. |
HeartPoint - Myocardial infarction
Clear patient-oriented information on having a heart attack. Includes an animation of the pathological process and answers to a wide variety of common questions about this type of heart disease. |
How Stuff Works
Carl Bianco M.D. provides a 6-part graphical in-depth look at heart disease, heart attacks and angina. Topics include atherosclerosis, hypertension, cholesterol, smoking, obesity, diabetes mellitus and stress. |
Management of Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
A report of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. Committee on Management of Acute Myocardial Infarction. |
Mayo Clinic Health Information
A description and warning signs, followed by steps to be taken if a heart attack is suspected. |
Mayo Clinic: Heart Attack
An overview of signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatments and other important facts. |
MedicineNet.com
A look at heart attack (myocardial infarction) and the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, recovery and prevention. |
Methodist Health Care System
Explains what a heart attack is and talks about the inherited and acquired risk factors, management of risk factors, warning signs and treatment. |
Miami Heart Research Institute
Detailed discussion on smoking, blood pressure, weight, exercise, diabetes, age and gender and family history. There is a calculator on site to calculate your own risk of having a heart attack. |
The Los Angeles Fire Department
Signal and care for a person having a heart attack and the five steps of CPR. |
University of Michigan Health System
Discussion about heart attacks, how they occur, symptoms, recovery, and risk factors. |
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