Aztec Heart Inc.
- http://www.aztecheart.com/
- 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.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
- http://www.ctsnet.org/
- Extensive resources on cardiothoracic issues, organizations, surgeons, journals. Special section includes case histories, image and video gallery, forum and related discussions.
EuroSCORE Cardiac Surgery Index
- http://www.euroscore.org
- 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.
Heart Surgery Patient Guide
- http://www.cts.usc.edu/hpg-index.html
- 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
- http://www.heart-net.org/
- 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.
PS4Ross
- http://ps4ross.com/
- Of interest to both doctors, and patients, content includes operative photos, animation and video regarding the Ross Procedure and Dr. Stelzer.
Project Open Hearts
- http://www.poh.org/
- 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.
Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
- http://www.cvsurgery.com
- Informative site for surgery of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Includes physician profiles, procedure descriptions and videos, and results for cardiac surgery procedures.
