Prevention

Obesity
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - Information on Healthy Weight

Smoking
Information about Quitting Smoking

Stroke
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Smoking Cessation
California Smokers' Helpline

Diet and Exercise
Diet, Exercise and Prevention of Heart Disease

High Blood Pressure
Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke by Treatment of High Blood Pressure

Weight Control
Information on Obesity, Weight Control and Nutrition
Publications for the public.

Dietary Guidelines
Nutrition and Dietary Guidelines

Shape Up America!
Information on Weight Control

Diagnosis and Treatment

Heart Failure
Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Failure

Guide to Heart Attack and Stroke
American Heart Association - A to Z Guide

Women
Heart Disease and Women

Women and Hormone Replacement Therapy
Women's Health Initiative

Mayo Clinic
Heart Section of Mayo Clinic Website
Excellent information on heart related topics. Includes an application to track your blood pressure.

Heart and Vascular Disease Information
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Testing

Echocardiography
American Society of Echocardiography

Homocysteine
Testing and Significance of Homocysteine

American College of Cardiology
American College of Cardiology Website
The American College of Cardiology is the professional organization for the specialty of cardiology.

Cholesterol
National Heat, Lung, and Blood Institute - Information on Cholesterol Testing

Medications

Drug Reference
Drugs A-Z Guide - WebMD Health

PDR
Physicians Desk Reference Online
Manufacturers' FDA approved labeling of most prescription drugs.

General Medical and Cardiology

UpToDate
In-depth Patient Information
Information about cholesterol, heart disease, obesity and diabetes for patients

Merck Manual
Home Edition of the Merck Manual
Comprehensive online medical information.

Medscape
Medical Information Website and Journal Articles
Excellent medical journal content for patients and professionals.

WebMD
Online Medical Information for Patients and Physicians

Doctor Koop
General Patient Information About Heart Disease

American Heart Association
American Heart Association Website

Medline Plus
Online Access to the National Library of Medicine Consumer Website.

Cholesterol Information - ATP III
National Cholesterol Education Program

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