Associations
International, AATS on the Web, American Board of Thoracic Surgery, American Thoracic Society, Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascu, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, The Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and E, Western Thoracic Surgical Association
Hospital Departments
Brigham and Women's Hospital - The Cardiac Ce, Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Department of Cardio, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NewYork-Presby, Edinburgh City Hospital, Edinburgh Sick Children's Hospital, Lake Macquarie Private Hospital, Mayo Clinic - Cardiovascular Diseases Division, Midwest Heart Surgery Institute, Ltd., Monaco Cardio Thoracic Center
Journals
American Heart Journal, Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology, Cardiovascular Research, Cardiovascular Surgery, Chest, Circulation, CTdigest.com, CV Surgery Online
Pediatric
After the Fontan report, Cardiac surgery for children and adults with conge, Children's Mercy Hospital Cardiovascular Surg, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Columbia University, Heart Center Encyclopedia, Miami Children's Hospital, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Heart Surgery; A Ready Reference for Pro
Practices
Cardiac Surgery Group, Cardiac Surgical Associates of West Texas, Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, Inc., CardiacSpecialists.com, Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Associates, Inc., Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, Cardiothoracic Surgeons for Northwest Ohio, CardioThoracic Surgery, P.C., Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates of New York, Cardiovascular & Chest Surgical Assoicates
Universities
Baylor College of Medicine - Michael E. DeBakey De, Cardiothoracic Department - University of Texas Me, Cardiothoracic Surgery - University of Pennsylvani, Cardiovascular Research Center, University of Virg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery UHB, Division of Cardiac Surgery at NewYork-Presbyteria, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery - The Universit, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Universi, Division of Thoracic Surgery - University of Toron, Emory - Cardiothoracic Surgery Division
Artificial Heart Program
At the University of Pittsburgh. Comprised of a basic science and engineering program for developmental research and an applied clinical program aimed at treating end-stage heart failure.
Aztec Heart Inc.
Information from the makers of a harness for bypass patients that may help provide decreased pain, lower infection rates, quicker healing time, and easier breathing.
Cardiac Surgery in the Adult
An online version of a textbook of contemporary cardiac surgery. Chapters authored by experienced practitioners of cardiac surgery or a related discipline. Edited by L. Henry Edmunds.
CardioGenesis Laser Therapies for Angina and Heart
Surgical laser therapies for the treatment of severe angina pectoris and advanced cardiovascular disease through Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR) and Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization (PMR).
Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
Extensive resources on cardiothoracic issues, organizations, surgeons, journals. Special section includes case histories, image and video gallery, forum and related discussions.
Cardiovascular Pathology Index
Images of pathology specimens of the heart and blood vessels.
Cleveland Clinic Heart Center
Provides information about the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, their surgeons, and surgical conditions treated. Includes details for patients and physicians including surgical outcomes.
CTSNet Grand Rounds
A Resident's section consisting of digital slide presentations synchronized to an audio lecture from the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network. [Realplayer required - ed]
CVChannel
Services to the cardiovascular community. Includes video interviews, cyberconferences, job center, congress agenda, daily news. [Requires RealPlayer - ed]
Development of the Human Heart
Includes extensive text and images. Provided by the Loyola University Medical Education Network.
EuroSCORE Cardiac Surgery Index
A method of calculating predicted operative mortality for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Provides an interactive calculator, allowing patients to work out their own risk for heart surgery, and information about the index and references.
Evansville Heart Center
Multimedia cardiovascular surgery/cardiology site with medical images, audio and video. Offers a prosthetic heart valve gallery.
Florida Thoracic and Cardiovascular Associates
Located in Jacksonville, Florida has prepared a patient oriented website on open heart bypass surgery. Interactive e-mail dialogue is available with the practice's healthcare professionals.
Heart Disease Guide at About.com
A resource library of categorized links on heart disease and surgery. The sections on heart surgery contain a list of the best sites around the web in heart surgery.
Heart Echoes
Includes a powerpoint presentation of echoes of the heart as seen by Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram.
Heart Surgery Patient Guide
Includes an introduction, information on heart transplant, minimally invasive bypass, conventional bypass and heart valve surgery, things you should do and other data such as non-invasive treatment options.
HeartNet
A network of individuals and organizations committed to improving the quality of cardiac care in the developing world. Has information on membership, resources, and a discussion forum.
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at New York Uni
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery offers valve and coronary artery bypass surgery patients a range of surgical options, including minimally invasive, still heart and beating heart techniques.
Mitral Valve Surgery
Information about a robotic mitral valve repair heart program in Greenville, North Carolina.
NetPharmacology Cardiovascular Lecture Notes
The hypertext lecture notes are based on handouts used at the University of Utah in courses for pharmacy students and medical students.
NewsRx Report Series on Cardiology Surgery Researc
Summaries of a series of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports related to cardiothoracic surgery. Full report requires payment.
Online Atlas of Surgery
The goal of this resource is to be a concise description of surgical technique with black and white sketches.
Preview The Heart
Interactive tour of the heart. From the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
Project Open Hearts
A non-profit organization that works with foreign medical staff to provide first-hand surgical training, assistance with diagnostic procedures and consultations. Lists needs, volunteer information and past projects and goals.
PS4Ross
Of interest to both doctors, and patients, content includes operative photos, animation and video regarding the Ross Procedure and Dr. Stelzer.
Sleepinghearts.com
Presents information about cardiac surgery including frequently asked questions.
Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
Informative site for surgery of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Includes physician profiles, procedure descriptions and videos, and results for cardiac surgery procedures.
Virtual Hospital: Heart and Circulation
Information for healthcare providers, from the University of Iowa.
Yale: Cardiac Anatomy and Imaging
Images, interactive graphics, case studies of cardiac anatomy.