Web Directory

» About.com: Common Heart Tests
   Offers information about diagnostic procedures used to identify conditions and diseases. Features discussions and links to related articles.
   http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/cardiactests/l/bltests.htm

» American Heart Association: Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
   Features overviews of current detection methods used for diagnosis. Features short articles and links to related publications.
   http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=504

» Atlas of Perioperative Echocardiography
   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 valv
   http://www.manbit.com/ERS/ERSindex.asp

» Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
   Provides a non-invasive, objective, accurate and quantified assessment of possible cardiac failure.
   http://www.cpxtesting.com

» HeartScan
   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.
   http://www.heartscanmn.com/

» Legs for Life - National Screening for Vascular Disease
   Discusses clogged or narrowed arteries in the legs due to atherosclerosis and where to find screening locations across the country. (USA)
   http://www.legsforlife.org/

» RadiologyInfo: Heart and Vascular System Procedures
   Offers information about radiology techniques used for diagnosis and detection. Features images, FAQs and benefits versus risks.
   http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/menu-cardiovascular.htm

» The Merck Manual: Cardiovascular Tests and Procedures
   Concise descriptions detailing diagnostic procedures used in the detection of cardiac disease.
   http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec07/ch070/ch070a.html