Respiratory & Cardiovascular Links

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) - "The AARC is a professional membership association for respiratory care professionals and allied health health specialists interested in cardiopulmonary care." Contents of this site include: Resources, RC Links, and Your Lung Health.
  Web Address / URL: http://www.aarc.org

• American Lung Association - "The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research." Web Address / URL: http://www.lungusa.org/

• American Lung Association in New York - This site contains information about Lung Association activities in New York State.
  Web Address / URL: http://www.lungusa.org/associations/states/new-york/

• National Lung Health Education Program (NLHEP) - "The NLHEP was initiated in 1996 as a new healthcare initiative designed to increase awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) among the public and health care professionals and to encourage the use of simple spirometry to make an early diagnosis and monitor ongoing treatment."
  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 information on: Heart Attack/Stroke Warning Signs, Diseases & Conditions, Children's Health, Healthy Lifestyle, plus a link to access the Heart & Stroke Encyclopedia. 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/

• 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 (NHLBI) - "The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives." This site provides health information and clinical practice guidelines for professionals on blood, 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 provides information for medical professionals and 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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Professional Nursing Associations

• American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  Web Address / URL: http://www.aacn.org/

• Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
  Web Address / URL: http://www.pcna.net/

• Respiratory Nursing Society
  Web Address / URL: http://www.respiratorynursingsociety.org/

• Society for Vascular Nursing
  Web Address / URL: http://www.svnnet.org/

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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.