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American Heart Association: Congestive Heart Failure
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Detailed information about this topic as well as links to related subjects such as enlarged heart, high blood pressure, kidney function and cardiomyopathy.
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At the Heart of Life Saving
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Information on the cardiac chain of survival, treatment of sudden cardiac arrest and automatic external defibrillation.
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Battle Creek Health
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A guide to understanding and management of congestive heart failure. An overview, brief discussion of the heart, symptoms, treatment and eating healthy are covered.
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California State University, Fresno, Department of Nursing
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A look at congestive heart failure from a medical point of view.
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Cardiology Associates: Patient Resources
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Looks at what congestive heart failure is. Discusses outlook for patients, patient concerns, as well as symptoms, causes, diagnosing and treatment.
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Cardiovascular Institute of the South
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An article by William R. Ladd, M.D., Director, Nuclear Cardiology. Discussion about congestive heart failure and some underlying causes.
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Centenary Cardiology Associates
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An in-depth look at the causes, symptoms, treatment, surgery and the future of congestive heart failure.
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Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati
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Information about congestive heart failure in children, provided by nurses and physicians.
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Congestive Heart Failure
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The CHF team goes into detail about what this disorder is. Includes topics such as symptoms, medications, rest, activity, salt intake, diet, fluid management and weight gain.
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Congestive Heart Failure
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Canadian site looking at prevention and treatment as well as evaluation of this disease.
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Cut to the Heart
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Includes a history of surgery, congestive heart failure and treatment, treatment techniques, images of troubled hearts, and a map.
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Deborah Heart and Lung Center: Patient Information
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Explains left and right sided heart failure. The causes, diagnosing, treatment and management are discussed.
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Dr. Reid's Corner
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An article describing what congestive heart failure is.
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eMedicine - Congestive Heart Failure and Pulmonary Edema
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Dr. Shamai Grossman offers a detailed clinical report on congestive heart failure and its most severe manifestation, pulmonary edema. Includes a section on emergency treatment.
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Failing Hearts
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A community-based clinical forum for healthcare professionals involved with the diagnosis and treatment of acute heart failure.
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Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Heart Failure
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PDF download from the American Heart Association.
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Healing Arts Center
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Details of congestive heart failure as well as a list of therapies that are available such as homeopathy and herbs.
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Heart Failure Online
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Information as to what CHF is, how the heart works, living with CHF, as well as symptoms, tests and other related topics.
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Heart Failure Society of America
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Free patient education materials. Education modules and current news.
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Heart Point
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Explains what heart failure is, symptoms, what to watch for, evaluation, prognosis, medication other related issues.
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Heart Site
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Details about congestive heart failure, explaining what it is, symptoms, treatment, how common and how serious it is.
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Jon's Place
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Extensive database about heart failure, patient-run and patient-oriented. Message boards, chat, medications, surgeries, alternative and low sodium cooking are a few of the many topics discussed.
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Kantrowitz CardioVad
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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.
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Mid America Heart Institute
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Information on congestive heart failure.
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Minnesota Living With Heart Failure Questionnaire
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The questionnaire provided is a measure of the patients' perceptions of the effects of congestive heart failure on their lives.
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Northern Arizona University
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A brief explanation of congestive heart failure with a very extensive listing of medications use to assist the patient.
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Preventing Congestive Heart Failure
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American Academy of Family Physicians. An article by JAY N. COHN, M.D., University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Research Foundation Florida Cardiovascular Institute
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Offers a patient manual about congestive heart failure. Discussing different aspects, medications and their possible side affects as well as sodium restriction.
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Revitalizing a Failing Heart
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Precise diagnosis and therapy restore function and extend life for patients with congestive heart failure. Jesse Green, PhD; Senior Director, Clinical Evaluation and Outcomes Research.
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Texas Heart Institute
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Discusses what congestive heart failure is, as well as who is at risk and the causes. Lifestyle changes, medications, surgical procedures and other issues are presented.
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The St. Luke's Heart Failure Program
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Offers information on the most recent treatment options available. Among these are proven medications, mechanical heart assist devices, and surgical interventions including transplantation.
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University of Louisville School of Dentistry
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Details about congestive heart failure and guidelines for dentist in managing patients with this disorder.
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Web MD Health: Congestive Heart Failure
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In depth discussion on all topics relating to CHF, such as causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and a look at American Heart Association classification of heart failure.
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WebMD Health
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Consumer health information about heart failure. Includes questions to ask your doctor, exercise, warning signs for a silent heart attack and a look inside the failing heart.
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Cardiology Associates: Patient Information
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Presents an extensive article about congestive heart failure, discussing topics such as, what it is, the types, causes, diagnosing, treatment, how it is to live with and the outlook.
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Heart Failure
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Description of heart failure, its causes, diagnosis, treatment and when to call a physician. Information from the AAFP.
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Huffington Center of Aging: Congestive Heart Failure in the Elderly
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In-depth look at this disorder. Some of the topics covered are diagnosing, education for patient and care giver, prevention, and treatment.
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Living with Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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The author imposed a number of rules of life on himself and achieved a liveable health, after he was hospitalised in a critical condition.
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Mayo Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure
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A description of the condition, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, complications, treatment and prevention.
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RxMed
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An article on what congestive heart failure is, causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, activity, diet, possible complications and prognosis.
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The Helena Cardiology Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure
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Brief discussion on symptoms, salt intake, medications and exercise. Very detailed information and pictures of testing such as echocardiogram.
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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A look at heart failure, exploring the causes, treatment, diagnosis and the general outlook.
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