Cardiovascular Disorders
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- Atrial Fibrillation Research and Innovation
- About research and innovations in AF at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Describes in detail the MAZE operation and radiofrequency pulmonary vein isolation.
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- Journal of Atrial Fibrillation
- Open Access Journal for Atrial Fibrillation, JAFIB publishes high quality original papers and reviews that make a significant contribution to increasing understanding of the AF and cardiac electrophysiology.
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- Lone Atrial Fibrillation Forum
- A discussion group for personal experiences regarding this heart disorder.
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- The AFIB Report
- A gathering place and resource centre dedicated to lone atrial fibrillation. Home of The AFIB Report, a newsletter for people with this heart disorder.
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- The Mini-Maze and Atrial Fibrillation
- Comprehensive information regarding atrial fibrillation and treatment options for patients and physicians. Extensive links to other key sites and literature available.
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- Saving Little Hearts
- An organization dedicated to helping children with congenital heart defects and their families by providing financial and emotional assistance and educational information.
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- Patient's Guide to Heart Surgery.
- In depth look at the heart, its valves, problems, preparing for and after surgery, the risks, recovery and medications. Includes a special note to family and friends and how to keep you heart healthy after the procedure.
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- Mitral Valve Repair Center
- Surgeon at Mount Sinai Medical Center explains the function and diseases of valves, and what treatments are available.
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- The Bum Ticker
- The authors story about going through open heart surgery to replace his aortic valve and aorta. From diagnosis to recovery.
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- Aortic Stenosis
- About.com: Explains what aortic stenosis is and looks at when it should be treated and what options there are.
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- MedlinePlus: Aortic Insufficiency
- A look at the condition and its alternative names, causes, incidence and risk factors.
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- MedlinePlus: Aortic Stenosis
- Information about this disorder and its causes, risk factors and incidence.
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- Heart Point
- Information about mitral valve syndrome and related disorders, along with some pictures of how the valves work.
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- MedlinePlus: Chronic Mitral Regurgitation
- A look at this disease and its alternative name, the causes, and risk factors.
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- MedlinePlus: Mitral Valve Prolapse
- A definition of mitral stenosis, as well as alternative name, causes, and risk factors are discussed.
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- The Mitral Valve Prolapse Center of Alabama
- Antibiotic information, treatment, newsletter, support groups, list of books, and links are found at this site.
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- What Causes Mitral Valve Prolapse?
- Considers the case that magnesium and other nutritional deficiencies leading to defective hyaluronic acid may be a significant factor in MVP and its associated conditions.