- American Heart Association: Congestive Heart Failure - Detailed information about this topic as well as links to related subjects such as enlarged heart, high blood pressure, kidney function and cardiomyopathy.
- At the Heart of Life Saving - Information on the cardiac chain of survival, treatment of sudden cardiac arrest and automatic external defibrillation.
- Battle Creek Health - A guide to understanding and management of congestive heart failure. An overview, brief discussion of the heart, symptoms, treatment and eating healthy are covered.
- Baylor College of Medicine - In depth look at congestive heart failure. Includes education of the family and care giver and seeking out precipitating causes for prevention.
- Beryl: Health Care - Detailed description of congestive heart failure and related subjects. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and some guidelines for living with it.
- California State University, Fresno, Department of Nursing - A look at congestive heart failure from a medical point of view.
- Cardiac Failure.org - Information about CHF such as the symptoms, causes, treatment and studies being done. Also some links to other resources.
- Cardiology Associates: Patient Information - 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.
- Cardiology Associates: Patient Resources - Looks at what congestive heart failure is. Discusses outlook for patients, patient concerns, as well as symptoms, causes, diagnosing and treatment.
- Cardiology Channel - Information on diagnosis and treatment of congestive heart failure monitored by board certified Cardiologists.
- Cardiovascular Institute of the South - An article by William R. Ladd, M.D., Director, Nuclear Cardiology. Discussion about congestive heart failure and some underlying causes.
- Carilion Health System - A brief look at congestive heart failure and its signs and steps to controlling symptoms. A look at their own facilities for cardiac patients.
- Centenary Cardiology Associates - An in-depth look at the causes, symptoms, treatment, surgery and the future of congestive heart failure.
- Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati - Information about congestive heart failure in children, provided by nurses and physicians.
- Congestive Heart Failure - 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.
- Congestive Heart Failure - Canadian site looking at prevention and treatment as well as evaluation of this disease.
- Congestive Heart Failure in the United States: A New Epidemic - Gives statistics, using graphs within the article to show the number of deaths, men to women ratio, and hospitalization data, to name a few. Research and prognosis is also discussed.
- Cut to the Heart - Includes a history of surgery, congestive heart failure and treatment, treatment techniques, images of troubled hearts, and a map.
- Deborah Heart and Lung Center: Patient Information - Explains left and right sided heart failure. The causes, diagnosing, treatment and management are discussed.
- Dr. Reid's Corner - An article describing what congestive heart failure is.
- Drugs Used for Treatment - Extensive look at congestive heart failure and the types of medications of choice.
- eMedicine - Congestive Heart Failure and Pulmonary Edema - 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.
- Failing Hearts - A community-based clinical forum for healthcare professionals involved with the diagnosis and treatment of acute heart failure.
- General Practice Notebook - Heart failure - Clinically-oriented information.
- Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Heart Failure - PDF download from the American Heart Association.
- Healing Arts Center - Details of congestive heart failure as well as a list of therapies that are available such as homeopathy and herbs.
- Health Square - Extensive view on congestive heart failure with a list of do's and don't to assist the patients. Education as to when the doctor should be called, when to seek medical assistance.
- Health-Center - Discusses the congestive heart failure, explaining what it is, symptoms, treatment, causes and diagnosing.
- Heart Failure - Offers an overview, support groups, find a cardiologist, chat and further resources.
- Heart Failure GAP Project in Oregon - HF GAP in Oregon is an effort to improve care for heart failure with education and tool-based application of the ACC/AHA Heart Failure Guidelines at the point-of-care in physician practices.
- Heart Failure Online - Information as to what CHF is, how the heart works, living with CHF, as well as symptoms, tests and other related topics.
- Heart Failure Society of America - Free patient education materials. Education modules and current news.
- Heart Point - Explains what heart failure is, symptoms, what to watch for, evaluation, prognosis, medication other related issues.
- Heart Site - Details about congestive heart failure, explaining what it is, symptoms, treatment, how common and how serious it is.
- Huffington Center of Aging: Congestive Heart Failure in the Elderly - In-depth look at this disorder. Some of the topics covered are diagnosing, education for patient and care giver, prevention, and treatment.
- iafrica.com: Heart Failure - An explanation, the causes, symptoms, complications and treatment are discussed here.
- Indian Herb for Chronic Congestive Heart Failure - Ginger Webb discusses a study done with dried extract of the bark of the Indian medicinal plant Terminalia arjuna in treatment of CHF.
- Jon's Place - 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.
- Kantrowitz CardioVad - 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.
- Lifeclinic.com - Learn all about the symptoms, treatment and types of heart failure. Discusses surgery and patient outlook.
- Lifespan - A discussion as to what congestive heart failure is, what is being done about it and what the future holds.
- Lycos Health with Web MD - An overview of congestive heart failure, the treatments available, diagnosing, self-care and support resources.
- Mayo Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure - A description of the condition, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, complications, treatment and prevention.
- Methodist Health Care System - Looks at congestive heart failure, discussing what it is, symptoms, diagnosing and treatment.
- Mid America Heart Institute - Information on congestive heart failure.
- Minnesota Living With Heart Failure Questionnaire - The questionnaire provided is a measure of the patients' perceptions of the effects of congestive heart failure on their lives.
- My CHF - Provides self-monitoring tools, educational resources, and online support communities for those with congestive heart failure.
- NewsRx Report Series on Heart Failure Therapy Research - Information, and news on Heart Failure Therapy Research with NewsRx.net's series of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.
- Northern Arizona University - A brief explanation of congestive heart failure with a very extensive listing of medications use to assist the patient.
- Preventing Congestive Heart Failure - American Academy of Family Physicians. An article by JAY N. COHN, M.D., University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Research Foundation Florida Cardiovascular Institute - Looks at the advances in congestive heart failure. Discussing different aspects, medications and their possible side affects as well as sodium restriction.
- Revitalizing a Failing Heart - 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.
- RxMed - An article on what congestive heart failure is, causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, activity, diet, possible complications and prognosis.
- Seton Heart Center - A look at the facilities and the heart failure team as well as information about this disorder.
- Skyline Family Practice - A look at congestive heart failure. In-depth discussion on what it is, causes, symptoms, diagnosing, treatment, how to live with it and outlook. Glossary also on site.
- South Shore Medical Center of Westchester - An article explaining congestive heart failure including its symptoms, treatment and diagnosing.
- Success with CHF - Research clinic specializing in the treatment of heart failure, offering information for patients as well as health care professionals.
- Texas Heart Institute - 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.
- The Helena Cardiology Clinic: Congestive Heart Failure - Brief discussion on symptoms, salt intake, medications and exercise. Very detailed information and pictures of testing such as echocardiogram.
- The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - A look at heart failure, exploring the causes, treatment, diagnosis and the general outlook.
- The Physician and Sportsmedicine: Congestive Heart Failure - Resource for those who are active or wish to begin being active. Discusses causes of exercise intolerance, exercise benefits, an exercise prescription as well as what to look out for.
- The St. Lukes Heart Failure Program - Offers information on the most recent treatment options available. Among these are proven medications, mechanical heart assist devices, and surgical interventions including transplantation.
- University of Louisville School of Dentistry - Details about congestive heart failure and guidelines for dentist in managing patients with this disorder.
- University of St. Thomas - Provides general and specific information regarding congestive heart failure. Details on what it is, treatment and symptoms are some of the topics discussed.
- Web MD Health: Congestive Heart Failure - 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.
- WebMD Health - 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.
- Yahoo Health: Congestive Heart Failure - Resource for congestive heart failure. An in-depth look at this and related disorders.
- Your Family Doctor - Description of heart failure, its causes, diagnosis, treatment and when to call a physician.
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