Respiratory & Cardiovascular Links

Respiratory Links

• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) The "Patients & Consumers" and "Professionals" sections of this site  provide information on conditions such as: allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis/eczema, and anaphylaxis.
  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 - Features 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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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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Revised 12/2007

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.