Information on Heart Disease
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Unproven alternatives
Everyday Health
Read this information on heart disease therapy alternatives and why some of them may be ineffective, or even dangerous.
Benefit from vitamins
Prevention
Interesting article about research on heart disease prevention and treatment with vitamins. Find out what vitamins may be useful and why.
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Heart function and dysfunction
Kids Health
Interesting information on heart disease and how the heart and circulatory system work. Learn about the types of heart disease that occur in children and adults.
Disease types
Centers for Disease Control
Excellent information on heart disease, focusing on the different types of heart disease and their causes.
Research on inherited defects
Congential Heart Info. Net.
Read information on current scientific developments in understanding the causes of congenital heart disease, and find out what you can do to promote research.
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Prevent or reduce disease
American Heart Association
Many factors can lead to heart disease. Discover how to reduce your risk with this variety of information on heart disease prevention.
Worldwide disease statistics
Global Cardiovascular Infobase
Use this interactive map for information on heart disease rates throughout the world. Examine how other variables, such as diet and education, relate to disease.
Assess your risk
Harvard School of Public Health
Are you concerned that you may develop heart disease? Take this interactive self-test to determine your disease risk and get useful prevention information.
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Make lifestyle changes
Patient Power
Great information on heart disease prevention by making changes to your daily life. Information on healthy diet, exercise and stress reduction.
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Learn about coronary artery disease
Healthination
These videos have great information on heart disease, especially coronary artery disease. Includes causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention and a personal story.
Recognize heart attack symptoms
Univ. of Maryland
Getting early medical attention for a heart attack is vital. Read this information on heart disease symptoms to know when someone is having a heart attack.
Lab tests explained
Cleveland Clinic
Wondering if your test results are normal? Follow the links for helpful information on heart disease blood tests, what they're for, and their normal ranges.
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Heart jargon decoded
Medical Library Association
Information on heart disease can be full of confusing lingo. Translate your doctor's instructions and prescriptions with this PDF dictionary of heart disease terms.
How medications help
WebMD
Wondering why you're taking a particular drug? Get information on heart disease medications and how they work.
Eat to your heart's content
Help Guide
Start improving your health today with this great information on heart disease and how a healthy diet can help.

