Heart Treatment
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An added incentive
The Age
Knowing their risk of heart disease might motivate patients to take their heart medications regularly. Read the results of the study on this here.
The best treatment: You!
American Heart Assocn.
Find out how you can provide the best heart treatment for yourself by making some important lifestyle changes.
How good is your hospital?
The New York Times
A government report card for various US hospitals ranks the worst hospitals for heart treatment. Read more about it here, and check the link to compare your hospital to others.
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Treatment options for heart failure
Merck Manual
A look at prevention and treatment options for heart failure. Includes a table of medications used and brief explanations of how they work.
Valvular heart disease
Medicine Net
Treatment options for valvular heart disease are discussed here. Resource also has a table of different drug classes and their mode of action.
Pacemakers for arrthythmias
UptoDate Patient Information
Get an in-depth look at pacemakers, a treatment for abnormal heart rhythms. Learn all about types of pacemakers, how they work and much more here.
Immediate action for heart attack
Net Doctor
A heart attack requires fast and immediate treatment. Learn the appropriate emergency first aid in the event of a heart attack here, and act in time.
Coronary artery disease treatment
Mayo Clinic
Looking for coronary artery disease treatment info? This article provides a brief look at heart treatments and is a great jump-off point for further research.
Start here
Heart Site
This educational site is aimed at providing detailed information about all aspects of heart disease, including heart treatments. Browse the extensive collection of articles and check the links on the left to get even more information.
Treating a heart attack
Cardiology Channel
A heart attack requires immediate treatment. Read more about the treatment options and how they work.
Sexual discrimination?
Voice of America
A study of heart patients in the US found that women were less likely to get appropriate heart treatment as compared to men. Curious? Read the story here.
Congenital heart disease
iVillage
What are the treatment options for congenital heart defects? This article has the answers and provides a good starting point for heart treatments for little ones.
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Heart medications
Univ. of Maryland Med. Ctr.
Alphabetical listing of common heart medications. Click on each to get detailed information, including use, mechanism of action, drug interactions and more.
Heart surgeries
Texas Heart Insitute
Many types of heart surgeries are performed as treatments for different problems. This article provides an excellent summation of the different types.

