About.com: Common Heart Tests - http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/cardiactests/l/bltests.htm
Offers information about diagnostic procedures used to identify conditions and diseases. Features discussions and links to related articles. |
American Heart Association: Diagnostic Tests and Procedures - http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=504
Features overviews of current detection methods used for diagnosis. Features short articles and links to related publications. |
Atlas of Perioperative Echocardiography - http://www.manbit.com/ERS/ERSindex.asp
An on-line database of over 400 high-resolution still and video echocardiographic images, together with explanatory text and live ‘pubmed’ abstract links. A separate database describes the echocardiographic parameters of over 300 prosthetic heart valves in the mitral and aortic positions. |
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing - http://www.cpxtesting.com
Provides a non-invasive, objective, accurate and quantified assessment of possible cardiac failure. |
ECG Library - http://www.ecglibrary.com/
A collection of electrocardiograms, categorized by condition or abnormality as well as an overview of ECG axis and history. |
HeartScan - http://www.heartscanmn.com/
Information on Electron Beam CT Scanning that can detect coronary artery disease in its earliest, most treatable stages. Provided by Abbott Northwestern Hospital/Minneapolis Heart Institute. |
Legs for Life - National Screening for Vascular Disease - http://www.legsforlife.org/
Discusses clogged or narrowed arteries in the legs due to atherosclerosis and where to find screening locations across the country. (USA) |
RadiologyInfo: Heart and Vascular System Procedures - http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/menu-cardiovascular.htm
Offers information about radiology techniques used for diagnosis and detection. Features images, FAQs and benefits versus risks. |
The Merck Manual: Cardiovascular Tests and Procedures - http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec07/ch070/ch070a.html
Concise descriptions detailing diagnostic procedures used in the detection of cardiac disease. |
The Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions - http://www.scai.org/
The Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions promotes excellence in invasive and interventional cardiovascular medicine through physician education and representation, and the advancement of quality standards to enhance patient care. |