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Respiratory & Cardiovascular
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 Respiratory Links
- American
Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI)
"Patients & Consumers" section of this site provides information on
conditions such as: asthma (childhood & adult), food allergy,
anaphylaxis, insect sting allergy, rhinitis & sinusitis, and skin
allergy.
Web Address / URL:
http://www.aaaai.org/
- American
Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) - Contents of this site
include: Resources, RC Links, and Your Lung Health.
Web Address / URL: http://www.aarc.org
- American
Lung Association - Sections to explore on this site
include: Diseases A to Z, Treatment, Asthma, Allergy, and Your
Lungs.
Web Address / URL:
http://www.lungusa.org/
- American
Lung Association of the Finger Lakes Region
This site
contains information about Lung Association activities in the
Rochester area.
Web Address / URL:
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?
- National Lung
Health Education Program - Categories of information on
this site include: Spirometry,
Stop Smoking, Your Lungs, and Resources.
Web Address / URL:
http://www.nlhep.org/
- Respiratory System - From the Nursing
Learning Objects Library at Mesa Community College, this site
provides a variety of online study tools on the Respiratory system.
Web Address / URL:
http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/dept/d31/nur/learning_objects/_systems/
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Cardiovascular Links
- American
Heart Association - Here you will find links to categories of
information on Diseases & Conditions, Healthy Lifestyle, the Heart &
Stroke Encyclopedia, and News.
Web Address / URL:
http://www.americanheart.org/
- Cardiac System -
From the Nursing Learning Objects Library at Mesa Community College,
this site provides a variety of online study tools on the Cardiac
system. Web Address / URL:
http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/dept/d31/nur/learning_objects/_systems/
- A Guide
to Reading and Understanding the EKG - Originally developed for
New York University School of Medicine students, this guide contains
sections on Determining Rate and Rhythm Source, Axis, Precordial Leads,
Hypertrophy, Blocks, Ischemia, Infarct and Injury.
Web Address / URL:
http://students.med.nyu.edu/erclub/ekghome.html
- Lab
Tests Online: Cholesterol Test - Locate information on Cholesterol
testing and related tests for HDL, LDL,Triglycerides, and Lipid Profiles.
Web Address / URL:
http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/cholesterol/test.html
- Mayo Clinic Heart Center -
Find information on heart attack, congestive heart failure and other
heart diseases.
Web Address / URL:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute - This site provides information on heart, lung and
vascular diseases.
Web Address / URL:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/index.htm
- VascularWeb - This site
sponsored by the Society for Vascular Surgery this site provides
information for patients on vascular conditions, tests and treatments.
Web Address / URL:
http://www.vascularweb.org/
- Virtual Medical Center/Cardiology and Pulmonary Center - Part of
Martindale's Health Science Guide, this site provides a broad range of links
to many heart and lung online resources.
Web Address / URL:
http://www.martindalecenter.com/MedicalCardio.html
- Your
Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure - Categories of
information available on this website from the National Heart, Lung,
and Blood Institute include: Blood Pressure, High Blood Pressure,
Detection, Prevention, Treatment, and Issues for Women.
Web Address / URL:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/index.html
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Revised 7/2008,
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Disclaimer:
These web pages are for educational purposes only. Any medical
or other decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified health
care provider.
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