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General Cardiovascular Disorders Clinical Resources

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Zipes: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part II - Examination of the Patient: Access document
  - Chapter 7 - The History: Access document
    - Importance of the History: Access document
    - Cardinal Symptoms of Heart Disease: Access document
      - Dyspnea: Access document
      - Chest Pain or Discomfort: Access document
      - Cyanosis: Access document
      - Syncope: Access document
      - Palpitation: Access document
      - Edema: Access document
    - The History in Specific Forms of Heart Disease: Access document
      - Heart Disease in Infancy and Childhood: Access document
      - Drug-Induced Heart Disease: Access document
    - Assessing Cardiovascular Disability: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 8 - Physical Examination of the Heart and Circulation: Access document
    - Importance of the Physical Examination: Access document
    - The General Physical Examination: Access document
      - General Appearance: Access document
      - Chest and Abdomen: Access document
      - Jugular Venous Pulse: Access document
      - Sphygmomanometric Measurement of Arterial Pressure: Access document
      - Arterial Pulse: Access document
    - The Cardiac Examination: Access document
      - Inspection: Access document
      - Palpation: Access document
      - Cardiac Auscultation: Access document
        
        Principles and Technique: Access document
        
        Heart Sounds: Access document
        
        First Heart Sound: Access document
        
        Early Systolic Sounds: Access document
        
        Midsystolic to Late Systolic Sounds: Access document
        
        Second Heart Sound: Access document
        
        Early Diastolic Sounds: Access document
        
        Mid-diastolic and Late Diastolic (Presystolic) Sounds: Access document
      - Heart Murmurs: Access document
        
        Systolic Murmurs: Access document
        
        Diastolic Murmurs: Access document
        
        Continuous Murmurs: Access document
        
        Approach to the Patient with a Heart Murmur: Access document
        
        Pericardial Rubs: Access document
        
        Dynamic Auscultation: Access document
        
        Respiration: Access document
    - References: Access document
- Part V - Preventive Cardiology: Access document
  - Chapter 41 - Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Effects of Overall Dietary Pattern and Specific Food Categories on Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
      - Observational Evidence: Access document
      - Clinical Trials: Access document
    - Effects of Specific Dietary Components on Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
      - Overweight and Obesity: Access document
      - Plasma Lipids: Access document
      - Blood Pressure: Access document
      - Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors Related to Diet: Access document
      - Conclusion: Access document
    - References: Access document
- Part IX - Cardiovascular Disease in Special Populations: Access document
  - Chapter 75 - Cardiovascular Disease in Athletes: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Causes of Sudden Death: Access document
      - Young Athletes (≤35 Years): Access document
      - Older Athletes (>35 Years): Access document
    - Frequency and Demographics of Sudden Death in Athletes: Access document
    - Clinical Evaluation of Young Athletes: Access document
      - Athlete's Heart: Access document
      - Athlete's Heart and Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
      - Preparticipation Screening for Cardiovascular Abnormalities: Access document
    - Eligibility Considerations for Athletes with Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
    - References: Access document
- Part IX - Cardiovascular Disease in Special Populations: Access document
  - Chapter 78 - Heart Disease in Varied Populations: Access document
    - The Changing Demographics of the US Population: Access document
      - Distribution of Known Risk Factors for Heart Disease in Varied Populations: Access document
      - Cardiovascular Mortality in Varied Populations: Access document
    - Disparities in Cardiovascular Care and Outcomes in Varied Populations: Access document
      - Hypertension in Varied Populations: Access document
      - Ischemic Heart Disease in Varied Populations: Access document
      - Heart Failure in Varied Populations: Access document
    - The Construct of Race in Medicine: Access document
    - References: Access document
- Part I - General Considerations of Cardiovascular Disease
  - Chapter 1 - Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - The Epidemiological Transitions: Access document
    - The Epidemiological Transition in the United States: Access document
    - Current Worldwide Variations in the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
    - Global Trends in Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
    - Regional Trends in Risk Factors: Access document
    - Future Challenges: Access document
    - Summary and Conclusions: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 2 - Economics and Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Key Economic Principles: Access document
      - Alternative Uses: Access document
      - Societal Perspective: Access document
      - Law of Diminishing Returns: Access document
      - Economies of Scale: Access document
    - Medical Costs: Access document
    - Analysis of Specific Interventions: Access document
      - Acute Coronary Syndromes: Access document
      - Thrombolytic Agents: Access document
      - Angioplasty: Access document
      - Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Regimens: Access document
      - Cardiac Procedures and Devices: Access document
      - Chronic Disease: Heart Failure: Access document
      - Disease Prevention: Access document
      - Diagnostic Testing: Access document
      - Developments in Economic Analysis: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 3 - Clinical Decision-Making in Cardiology: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Cognitive, Behavioral, and Environmental Influences on Decision-Making: Access document
      - Decision-Making Models: Access document
      - Heuristic Reasoning: Access document
      - Reduction of Psychological and Heuristic Errors: Access document
      - Behavioral and Environmental Influences: Access document
    - Diagnostic Decision-Making: Access document
      - Diagnostic Test Performance: Access document
      - Biases in Assessing Diagnostic Test Performance: Access document
      - Selection and Use of Diagnostic Tests: Access document
      - Screening: Access document
      - Information Content: Access document
      - Use of Likelihood Ratios in Clinical Practice: Access document
      - Receiver Operating Characteristic Curves: Access document
      - Using Tests in Combination: Access document
      - Therapeutic Decision-Making: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 4 - Measurement and Improvement of Quality of Cardiovascular Care: Access document
    - Measurement of Quality: Access document
    - Error Reduction: Access document
    - Current Quality of Cardiovascular Care: Access document
    - Improvement Strategies: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 6 - Care of Patients with End-Stage Heart Disease: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Epidemiology: Access document
    - Palliative Care: Access document
    - Assessment, Goals, and Care Planning: Access document
    - Interventions: Access document
    - Managing the Last Stages of Life: Access document
    - Palliative Care Services: Access document
    - Acknowledgment: Access document
    - Resources: Access document
    - References: Access document
Mason: Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part 3 - Clinical Respiratory Medicine: Access document
  - Section R - Respiratory Manifestations of Extrapulmonary Disorders: Access document
    - Chapter 77 - Pulmonary Complications of Heart Disease: Access document
      - Introduction: Access document
      - Causes and Consequences of Raised Pulmonary Venous Pressure: Access document
      - Mechanisms of Dyspnea: Access document
      - Summary: Access document
      - References: Access document
Goldman: Cecil Textbook of Medicine 22nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part VIII - Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
  - Chapter 46 - Approach to the Patient with Possible Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - [Approach to the Patient with Possible Cardiovascular Disease]: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
  - Chapter 47 - Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
    - [Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease]: Access document
    - Grade A: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
  - Chapter 48 - Cardiac Function and Circulatory Control: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - [Cardiac Function and Circulatory Control]: Access document
    - Suggested Readings: Access document
Rakel: Textbook of Family Practice 6th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 36 - Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
  - Physical Examination: Access document
  - Examination of the Heart: Access document
  - References: Access document
  - Suggested Readings: Access document
Ferri: Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical Patient 6th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 3 - Cardiovascular Diseases: Access document
Cheng-Zaas: The Osler Medical Handbook 1st Ed. - 2003 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 13 - Pacemakers and Defibrillators: Access document
- Chapter 76 - Rapid References: Access document
  - Cardiology: Access document
    - Equations: Access document
    - Supplemental Electrocardiographic Features: Access document
    - Normal Values: Access document
    - Heart Sounds: Access document
    - Murmurs: Access document
    - Baroreceptors: Access document
    - Chemoreceptors: Access document
    - Autoregulation of Blood Flow: Access document
    - Capillary Fluid Exchange: Access document
    - Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction: Access document
    - Adrenergic and Sympathomimetic Drug Actions: Access document
    - Temporary Pacemakers: Access document
- Formulary: Access document
  - Note to the Reader: Access document
  - Sample Entry: Access document
  - Explanation of Breast-Feeding Categories: Access document
  - Explanation of Pregnancy Categories: Access document
  - Explanation of Renal Dosage Categories: Access document
  - Categories: Access document
    - Cardiovascular: Access document
Feldman: Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease 7th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 29 - Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Cardiac Diseases: Access document
  - References: Access document
Abeloff: Clinical Oncology 3rd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 63 - Cardiac Effects of Cancer Therapy: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Congestive Heart Failure: Access document
  - Congestive States Associated with Other Cancer Treatment: Access document
  - Dysrhythmias: Access document
  - Myocardial Ischemia: Access document
  - Peripheral Vascular Disease: Access document
  - Pericardial Disease: Access document
  - Cardiocirculatory Effects of Biologic Response Modifiers: Access document
  - Long-Term Effects of Chemotherapy: Access document
  - References: Access document
  - References: Access document
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The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents
- Chapter 197. Approach to the Cardiac Patient: Table of contents
  - General: Access document
  - History: Access document
  - Physical Examination: Access document
- Chapter 213. Athletic Heart Syndrome: Table of contents
  - General: Access document
Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Perioperative Cardiac Management: Access document

Emergency Medicine Resources See also General Emergency Medicine Resources

Roberts: Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine 4th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )

Chapter 18 - Resuscitative Thoracotomy: Access document

Introduction: Access document

Indications and Contraindications: Access document

Equipment: Access document

Procedure: Access document

Interpretation and Hemodynamic Monitoring: Access document

Complications: Access document

Conclusion: Access document

Acknowledgment: Access document

References: Access document

Pediatrics Resources See also General Pediatrics Resources

Park: Pediatric Cardiology for Practitioners 4th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 1 - History Taking: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Gestational and Natal History: Access document
  - Postnatal History: Access document
  - Family History: Access document
- Chapter 2 - Physical Examination: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Inspection: Access document
  - Palpation: Access document
  - Blood Pressure Measurement: Access document
  - Auscultation: Access document
- Chapter 28 - Special Features of the Cardiac Evaluation of Newborns: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Physical Examination: Access document
  - Blood Pressure Measurements: Access document
  - Electrocardiography: Access document
  - Chest Roentgenography: Access document
- Chapter 26 - Pacemakers in Children: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - ECGs of Artificial Cardiac Pacemakers: Access document
  - Pacemaker Therapy in Children: Access document
Behrman: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part 19 - The Cardiovascular System
  - Section 1 - Developmental Biology of the Cardiovascular System
    - Chapter 413 - Cardiac Development: Access document
    - Chapter 414 - The Fetal-to-Neonatal Circulatory Transition: Access document
  - Section 2 - Evaluation of the Cardiovascular System
    - Chapter 415 - History and Physical Examination: Access document
    - Chapter 416 - Laboratory Evaluation: Access document
  - Section 3 - Congenital Heart Disease
    - Chapter 417 - Epidemiology and Genetic Basis of Congenital Heart Disease: Access document
    - Chapter 418 - Evaluation of the Infant or Child with Congenital Heart Disease: Access document
    - Chapter 419 - Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: The Left-to-Right Shunt Lesions: Access document
    - Chapter 420 - Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: The Obstructive Lesions: Access document
    - Chapter 421 - Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: Regurgitant Lesions: Access document
    - Chapter 422 - Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: Evaluation of the Critically Ill Neonate with Cyanosis and Respiratory Distress: Access document
    - Chapter 423 - Cyanotic Congenital Heart Lesions: Lesions Associated with Decreased Pulmonary Blood Flow: Access document
    - Chapter 424 - Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: Lesions Associated with Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow: Access document
    - Chapter 425 - Other Congenital Heart and Vascular Malformations: Access document
    - Chapter 426 - Pulmonary Hypertension: Access document
    - Chapter 427 - General Principles of Treatment of Congenital Heart Disease: Access document
  - Section 5 - Acquired Heart Disease
    - Chapter 429 - Infective Endocarditis: Access document
    - Chapter 430 - Rheumatic Heart Disease: Access document
  - Section 8 - Diseases of the Peripheral Vascular System
    - Chapter 436 - Disease of the Blood Vessels (Aneurysms and Fistulas): Access document
    - Chapter 437 - Systemic Hypertension: Access document
Johns Hopkins: The Harriet Lane Handbook: A Manual for Pediatric House Officers 17th Ed-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part I - Pediatric Acute Care: Access document
  - Chapter 1 - Emergency Management: Access document
    - III - Circulation: Access document
    - References: Access document
- Part II - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Information: Access document
  - Chapter 6 - Cardiology: Access document
    - I - Websites: Access document
    - II - The Cardiac Cycle: Access document
    - III - Physical Examination: Access document
    - IV - Lipid Monitoring Recommendations: Prevention of Atherosclerotic Disease (American Academy of Pediatrics [AAP] Recommendations): Access document
    - V - Electrocardiography: Access document
    - VI - Imaging: Access document
    - VII - Congenital Heart Disease: Access document
    - VIII - Acquired Heart Disease: Access document
    - References: Access document
The Merck Manual 17th Ed.-1999: Table of contents
- Chapter 261: Congenital Anomalies: Table of contents
  - General: Access document
Family Practice Handbook 4th Ed.-2001: Table of contents
- Chapter 1: Resuscitation, Airway Management, and Acute Arrhythmias: Table of contents
  - Critical Pediatric Life Support: Access document
  - Critical Neonatal Resuscitation: Access document

Geriatrics Resources See also General Geriatrics Resources

Duthie: Practice of Geriatrics 3rd Ed.-1998 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 34 - Cardiac Disorders: Access document
Zipes: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part IX - Cardiovascular Disease in Special Populations: Access document
  - Chapter 72 - Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly: Access document
    - Demographics and Epidemiology: Access document
    - Medication Modifications: Access document
    - Vascular Disease: Access document
    - Heart Failure: Access document
    - Arrhythmias: Access document
    - Valvular Disease: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - References: Access document
Merck Manual of Geriatrics: Table of contents
- Chapter 83. Aging and the Cardiovascular System: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Cardiovascular Structure: Access document
    - The Heart: Access document
    - The Vasculature: Access document
  - Cardiovascular Function: Access document
    - Compliance, Cardiac Filling, and Preload: Access document
    - Afterload: Access document
    - Myocardial Contractility: Access document
    - Ejection Fraction and Stroke Volume: Access document
    - Heart Rate: Access document
    - Cardiac Output: Access document
  - Effects of Lifestyle: Access document
- Chapter 84. Diagnostic Evaluation: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - History and Physical Examination: Access document
  - Diagnostic Procedures: Access document
Geriatrics Resource Guide (Northwestern Univ): Table of contents
- Geriatric Aphorisms: Access document
- History and Physical Examination: Access document
- Cardiovascular Function and Disease in the Elderly: Access document

Radiology Resources See also General Radiology Resources

Mettler: Essentials of Radiology 2nd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 5 - Cardiovascular System: Access document
  - Normal Anatomy and Imaging Techniques: Access document
  - Evaluation of the Cardiac Silhouette: Access document
    - Generalized Cardiomegaly: Access document
    - Left Atrial Enlargement: Access document
    - Left Ventricular Enlargement: Access document
    - Aortic Stenosis and Insufficiency: Access document
    - Pulmonary Artery Enlargement: Access document
  - Congenital Cardiac Disease: Access document
  - Aorta: Access document
    - Anatomy and Imaging Techniques: Access document
  - Peripheral Vessels: Access document
    - Head and Neck: Access document
    - Renal Artery Stenosis and Hypertension: Access document
  - Suggested Textbooks on the Topic: Access document
Grainger and Allison's Diagnostic Radiology: A Textbook of Medical Imaging 4th Ed.-2001 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 32 - Cardiac Anatomy and Enlargement: Access document
  - The Plain Radiograph: Access document
  - Normal Cardiac Anatomy: Access document
    - Orientation of the Cardiac Chambers: Access document
    - Individual Heart Chambers: Access document
    - The Normal Chest Radiograph: Access document
  - Pathology: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Overall Cardiac Enlargement: Access document
    - Selective Chamber Enlargement: Access document
    - Skeletal Abnormalities: Access document
    - Cardiac Calcifications: Access document
    - The Role of the Plain Chest Radiograph in the Adult with Suspected Heart Disease: Access document
    - Chest Radiograph in the Neonate with Suspected Heart Disease: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 41 - Cardiac Pacemakers and Imaging of Prosthetic Cardiac Valves: Access document
  - Cardiac Pacemakers: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Indications for Cardiac Pacing: Access document
    - Pacemaker Implantation: Access document
      - Introduction: Access document
      - Energy Sources: Access document
      - Electrodes: Access document
    - Radiology of Pacemaker Complications: Access document
      - Introduction: Access document
      - Pacemaker Not Functioning: Access document
      - Common Sites of Displacement: Access document
      - Lead Fractures: Access document
      - Myocardial Perforation: Access document
      - Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Access document
    - Complications Related to Pacemaker Presence within the Body: Access document
  - Automatic Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (AICD): Access document
  - Catheter Ablation Procedure: Access document
  - Imaging of Prosthetic Cardiac Valves: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - The Ideal Prosthetic Valve: Access document
    - Commonly Implanted Cardiac Valve Prostheses in Current Use and of Historical Interest: Access document
      - Introduction: Access document
      - Bioprosthesis: Access document
      - Cardiac Valve Reconstruction and Annuloplasty: Access document
    - Diagnostic Imaging Studies Following Valve Implantation: Access document
      - Introduction: Access document
      - Echocardiographic Evaluation of Prosthetic Valves: Access document
    - Complications of Prosthetic Valves: Access document
  - References: Access document
  - Acknowledgements: Access document
- Chapter 44 - Interventional Procedures in Congenital Heart Disease: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Atrial Septostomy: Access document
  - Balloon Valvuloplasty: Access document
  - Balloon Angioplasty: Access document
  - Stent Implantation: Access document
  - Shunt Occlusion: Access document
  - Embolization Procedures: Access document
  - References: Access document
Ferri: Ferri's Best Test: A Practical Guide to Clinical Laboratory Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging 1st Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
Radiology (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Cardiac: List of documents
- Vascular/Interventional : List of documents
- Chest: List of documents
Introduction to Cardiothoracic Imaging (Yale University): Table of contents
- Cardiac Findings
  - Normal Heart Size: Access document
  - Normal Pacemaker: Access document
  - Value of Lateral Views: Access document
- Cases
  - Normal, Female Case 1: Table of contents
  - Normal, Female Case 2: Table of contents
  - Mormal, Male Case 1: Table of contents
  - Normal, Male Case 2: Table of contents
CHORUS-Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology: Homepage
- Cardiovascular System: List of documents

Pathology Resources

Kumar: Robbins and Cotran: Pathologic Basis of Disease 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 11 - Blood Vessels: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Normal: Access document
  - Pathology: Access document
    - Vascular Wall Cells and Their Response to Injury: Access document
    - Congenital Anomalies: Access document
    - Arteriosclerosis: Access document
    - Atherosclerosis: Access document
    - Hypertensive Vascular Disease: Access document
    - Aneurysms and Dissections: Access document
    - Inflammatory Disease--The Vasculitides: Access document
    - Raynaud Phenomenon: Access document
    - Veins and Lymphatics: Access document
    - Tumors: Access document
    - Pathology of Vascular Interventions: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 12 - The Heart: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Normal: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Myocardium: Access document
    - Blood Supply: Access document
    - Valves: Access document
    - Effects of Aging on the Heart: Access document
  - Pathology: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Heart Failure: Access document
    - Heart Disease: Access document
    - Congenital Heart Disease: Access document
    - Ischemic Heart Disease: Access document
    - Hypertensive Heart Disease: Access document
    - Valvular Heart Disease: Access document
    - Cardiomyopathies: Access document
    - Pericardial Disease: Access document
    - Tumors of the Heart: Access document
    - Cardiac Transplantation: Access document
  - References: Access document
Henry: Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods, 20th Ed.-2001 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part II - Clinical Chemistry: Access document
  - Chapter 15 - Clinical Enzymology: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Nomenclature of Enzymes: Access document
    - Assay of Enzymes: Access document
    - Specific Enzymes: Access document
    - Heart and Skeletal Muscle: Access document
    - References: Access document
Internet Pathology Lab for Medical Education (FSU Coll of Med): Table of contents
- Cardiovascular Pathology Index: Table of contents
eAtlas of Pathology (Univ of Connecticut): Table of contents
- Diseases of Myocardium: List of documents
  - Normal Cardiac Muscle: Access document
  - Normal Cardiac Muscle: Access document
  - Normal Cardiac Muscle: Access document
  - Normal Heart: Access document
  - Normal: Access document
- Diseases of Aorta: List of documents
  - Normal Aorta: Access document
- Diseases of Valve: List of documents
  - Normal Aortic Valve: Access document
- Diseases of Artery: List of documents
  - Normal Artery: Access document
  - Normal Artery: Access document
  - Normal Artery: Access document
  - Normal Artery: Access document
- Diseases of Coronary Artery: List of documents
- Diseases of Pericardium: List of documents
- Diseases of Endocardium: List of documents

Genetics Resources See also General Genetics Resources

Zipes: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part VIII - Molecular Biology and Genetics: Access document
  - Chapter 69 - Principles of Cardiovascular Molecular Biology and Genetics: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Principles of Cell Biology and the Cell Cycle: Access document
    - The Genetic Code: DNA, RNA, and Protein: Access document
      - DNA: Access document
      - RNA: Access document
      - From Genes to Proteins: Access document
    - Principles and Techniques of Molecular Biology: Access document
      - Cloning DNA: Access document
      - Blotting Techniques: Access document
      - Polymerase Chain Reaction: Access document
    - Principles of Molecular Genetics: Access document
      - Genotype and the Identification of Disease-Causing Genes: Access document
      - Genomics: Access document
      - Proteomics: Access document
    - Genetic Modification of Mice to Study Human Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
      - Transgenic Mice: Access document
      - Gene Inactivation or Knockout Approaches: Access document
      - Conditional Knockout Mice: Access document
      - Studies of Mouse Physiology: Access document
    - Gene- and Cell-Based Therapies: Access document
      - Vectors: Access document
      - Animal Models: Access document
      - Clinical Trials: Access document
    - Future Directions: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 70 - Genetics and Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
    - Genetic Factors in Disease: Access document
      - Disorders Due to Microscopic Alterations in Chromosomes: Access document
      - Disorders Due to Changes in Single Nuclear Genes: Access document
      - Principles of Clinical Genetics: Access document
      - Nonpathological Variation in the Cardiovascular System: Access document
      - Cardiovascular Disorders Associated with Chromosome Aberrations: Access document
    - Congenital Heart Disease: Access document
      - Introduction: Access document
      - Mendelian Disorders: Access document
      - Teratogenic Effects: Access document
    - Cardiomyopathies: Access document
      - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Access document
      - Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Access document
      - Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: Access document
      - Cardiomyopathies Secondary to Other Causes: Access document
    - Primary Disorders of Rhythm and Conduction: Access document
    - Disorders of Connective Tissue: Access document
      - Mendelian Disorders of the Extracellular Matrix: Access document
      - Marfan Syndrome: Access document
    - Inborn Errors of Metabolism that Affect the Cardiovascular System: Access document
      - Aminoacidopathies: Access document
      - Disorders of Fatty Acid Metabolism: Access document
      - Hematological Disorders: Access document
      - Familial Amyloidoses: Access document
    - Neuromuscular Disorders: Access document
    - Cardiac Tumors: Access document
    - Inherited Disorders of the Circulation: Access document
      - Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Access document
      - von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome: Access document
      - Disorders Primarily Affecting Arteries: Access document
      - Disorders Primarily Affecting Veins: Access document
      - Disorders Primarily Affecting Lymphatics: Access document
    - Genetic Factors Predisposing to Atherosclerosis: Access document
    - Abnormal Regulation of Blood Pressure: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - References: Access document
  - Chapter 71 - Myocardial Regeneration: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Growth Reserve of the Heart: Access document
    - Identification of Myocyte Proliferation in the Damaged Heart: Access document
      - Magnitude of Myocyte Regeneration in the Damaged Heart: Access document
      - Attenuation of Myocyte Replication: Access document
    - Myocardial Repair: Access document
      - Skeletal Myoblasts and Myocardial Repair: Access document
      - Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Cardiac Repair: Access document
      - Bone Marrow Cells and Myocardial Repair: Access document
    - References: Access document

Physical/Rehabilitation Medicine Resources

Zipes: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part V - Preventive Cardiology: Access document
  - Chapter 43 - Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - History of Cardiac Rehabilitation: Access document
    - Contemporary Cardiac Rehabilitation: Access document
      - Inpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation: Access document
      - Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation: Access document
      - Alternatives to Hospital-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation: Access document
      - Maintenance: Access document
    - Evidence Base for Cardiac Rehabilitation: Access document
    - Components of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: Access document
      - Exercise: Access document
      - Nutrition: Access document
      - Smoking: Access document
      - Psychosocial Factors: Access document
      - Other Therapy (Aspirin, Statins, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, Beta Blockers): Access document
      - Education: Access document
      - Adherence: Access document
    - Rehabilitation for Other Populations: Access document
      - Introduction: Access document
      - Cardiac Rehabilitation for Elderly Patients: Access document
      - Cardiac Rehabilitation for Patients with Diabetes: Access document
      - Cardiac Rehabilitation for Obese Patients: Access document
      - Cardiac Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Access document
    - Cost-Effectiveness of Cardiac Rehabilitation: Access document
    - Disease Management: Access document
    - Acknowledgment: Access document
    - References: Access document
Frontera: Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1st Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Section 2 - Rehabilitation
  - Chapter 97 - Cardiac Rehabilitation: Access document
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Cardiac Rehabilitation: Access document

Clinical Guidelines

American Heart Association: Homepage
- Scientific Statements: List of documents
  - Discovering the Full Spectrum of Cardiovascular Disease: Minority Health Summit 2003 (2005)
    - Executive Summary: Access document
    - Report of the Basic Science Writing Group: Access document
    - Report of the Outcomes Writing Group: Access document
    - Report of the Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Hypertension Writing Group: Access document
    - Report of the Advocacy Writing Group: Access document
  - Cardiovascular Health Promotion in the Schools (2004): HTML | PDF
  - AHA Scientific Statement: Recommendations for Physical Activity and Recreational Sports Participation for Young Patients with Genetic Cardiovascular Diseases (2004): Access document
  - AHA Scientific Statement: Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease (2004): Access document
  - Evidence-based Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women (2004): Access document (PDF)
  - Kidney Disease as a Risk Factor for Development of Cardiovascular Disease (2003): Access document
  - ACC/AHA Guideline Update on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation for Noncardiac Surgery (2002): Executive summary | Full text
  - Dietary Protein and Weight Reduction (2001): Access document
  - Exercise Standards for Testing and Training (2001): Access document
  - Prevention Conference V: Beyond Secondary Prevention: Identifying the High-Risk Patient for Primary Prevention: Executive Summary (2000): Access document
    - Medical Office Assessment: Writing Group I (2000): Access document
    - Tests for Silent and Inducible Ischemia: Writing Group II (2000): Access document
    - Noninvasive Tests of Atherosclerotic Burden: Writing Group III (2000): Access document
  - Critical Pathways: A Review (2000): Access document
  - Use of Sildenafil (Viagra) in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease (1999): Access document
  - Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease (1999): Access document
  - Behavior and Biology: The Basic Sciences for AHA Action (1998): Access document
  - The Multilevel Compliance Challenge: Recommendations for a Call to Action (1997): Access document
  - Dietary Guidelines for Healthy American Adults (1996): Acce