Heart Disease

SVT or Supra Ventricular Tachycardia is a disorder where the heart starts to beat very hard and very fast for no apparent reason.

Group of individuals, patient groups, charities, and medical professionals aimong to raise awareness and promote treatment. Includes medical information and FAQ.

Describes this disorder including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosing, tests, treatment and prognosis.

Very list of congenital heart diseases with links to sites dealing with that particular disease. Information to help parents and provide support.

Ernest G. Brookfield, M.D.(pediatrics) discusses this disease, what it is and what the causes are, complications, symptoms, tests and prevention.

An explanation of what this disease is and who is at risk. Also detailed guidelines for the procedures requiring antibiotic prophylaxis and the dosage and type required.

A mechanical device that helps the failing heart work more effectively. It is being used in a small group of patients with severe chronic congestive heart failure. Offers patient and physician information.

Non-profit organization offering information and news about arrhythmia, sudden cardiac death, and related conditions to educate patients, care givers, and physicians.

Information about this non-profit organization, established to raise awareness of sudden death in young athletes.

Information on this organization - EECP helps patients suffering from angina.

Based in Brussels. An alliance of member organisations including heart foundations and other non-governmental heart health organisations committed to the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Europe.

A site for both professionals and community members from this charity whose mission it is to fight the premature death and disability caused by cardiovascular disease.

Charitable organization fighting heart disease in northwestern Ontario. Includes information about programs, events, and donation options.

A World Heart Federation initiative to increase awareness and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

A report about obesity and the impact on cardiovascular disease.

Details about this charitable organization dedicated in the care of people with heart problems. Includes the benefits of the group, events, a newsletter and joining instructions.

Covers topics such as historical background of mitral valve prolapse, preventing complications, as well as treatment, symptoms and diagnosing.

Fred Leong M.D looks at common heart sounds and murmurs in infants, innocent murmurs, pathologic murmurs, and diastolic continuous murmurs. Audio as well to hear the heart sounds.