Megan Bucheimer
SLM 521
Spring 2005
Web Link Bibliography
The Human Heart
This page provides links to various websites that are useful in the study of the heart. The topics are discussed as follows: the structure and function of the heart, diseases that affect the heart, prevention heart disease, and a review of the facts about the human heart.
Structure
Animated
Heart from the University of Utah – This page provides an animated heart,
which shows the pattern of blood flow through the heart and vessels, the
pressure changes in the parts of the heart, the volume changes within the
heart’s chambers, and other useful tools. It addresses college students, but
can be understood by high school students. Date visited
http://medstat.med.utah.edu/kw/pharm
Anatomy of
the Human Heart – The Texas Heart Institute provides a website that allows
the viewer to explore the anatomy of the heart and the cardiovascular system.
The diagrams are easy to understand, and provide several views of the arteries
and veins in the human body. This site is designed for students who are
studying the heart and cardiovascular system. Date visited
http://www.tmc.edu/thi/anatomy1.html
PBS program
for “Cut to the Heart” – This page is from a NOVA program broadcast in 1997
that covers pioneers of heart surgery, heart disease and failure, and a map of
the heart. It is intended for secondary level students, as well as the general
adult population. Date visited
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/heart
Drag
and Drop Quiz – This format allows the student to practice naming the parts
of the heart. The correct labels stay in place, and the incorrect labels are
rejected. It is created for beginning anatomy students. Date visited
http://training.seer.cancer.gov/module_anatomy/unit7_5_quiz_dd_01.html
Glossary of
Cardiovascular Terminology – The Texas Heart Institute has compiled an
in-depth list of medical terms paired with clear and understandable
definitions. This site is targeted to people who want to be informed about
cardiac terminology. Date visited
http://www.tmc.edu/thi/glossary.html
Function
Yale-New Haven
Hospital – This page provides several interactive links where students can
explore the function of the parts of the heart. They can hear it beat and watch
the blood flow through the chambers. It is intended for patients and their
families at Yale-New Haven hospital, so it has several heart-related links. Date
visited
http://www.guidant.com/condition/heart/heart_valves.shtml
Blood Flow
through Heart –
http://www.guidant.com/condition/heart/heart_bloodflow.shtmley.
Heart Attack
Warning Signs – The Cardiovascular Health Partners, composed of
members from the CDC, NIH, AHA, and other medical groups, have designed a site
where the warning signs of a heart attack are clearly described. This site is
aimed at the general public, intending to inform people about identifying
problems and getting help. Date visited
http://www.heartandstrokepartners.org/warning_signs.htm
Diseases
Coronary Artery
Bypass Surgery – The Texas Heart Institute outlines the problem beginning
with the causes, medical intervention necessary, type of operation, expected
timeline during a hospital stay, and recovery information. This site is
intended for patients and families who are looking at coronary artery bypass
surgery. Date visited
http://www.tmc.edu/thi/cab.html
Heart
Transplant Surgery – On overview of transplantation, the medical and
financial hurdles, the suitable matching between donor and recipient, and life
after surgery are discussed by the Texas Heart Institute. This site is aimed
towards patients who are in need of a transplant. Date visited
http://www.tmc.edu/thi/hearttx.html
Aneurysm Repair
– Fixing an aneurysm is outlined in this page from the Texas Heart
Institute. It defines an aneurysm, explains why surgery is necessary, and
details what to expect from the procedure. This site is designed for people who
need surgery for an aneurysm. Date visited
http://www.tmc.edu/thi/asurg.html
Marfan Syndrome – The National Marfan
Foundation has created a site where people can learn about the disease, and how
to cope with the condition. The site is directed towards patients and their
families. Date visited
http://www.marfan.org/nmf/index.jsp
Disease
Overview – The American Heart Association provides a site which has links
to many pages which describe problems leading to or resulting from heart
disease. This site is designed for people who want to explore how heart disease
can be treated and prevented. Date visited
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200002
Cholesterol –The American Heart Association explains how cholesterol levels affect the health of the heart. This page is designed for people who are curious about heart health.
Date visited
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1516
Prevention
Cardiovascular
Health Partners – A public service partnership between the Centers for
Disease Control, American Heart Association, American Stroke Association,
National Institutes of Health, and other health care agencies have compiled
information relating to the education and prevention of cardiovascular
diseases. Date visited
http://www.heartandstrokepartners.org
Risk
Factors for Heart Disease – The Cardiovascular Health Partners have
developed a list of the risk factors and preventative measures that people need
to understand about heart disease. This site is designed for people who want to
learn about having a healthy heart. Date visited
http://www.heartandstrokepartners.org/risk_and_prevention.htm
Interactive
Heart Disease Map –
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/giscvh/(3lh1rdqeeqwljsumcl104laz)/Default.aspx
Delicious
Decisions – the American Heart Association has developed a “cookbook” where
the reader can choose from health related topics ranging from healthy food
choices to proper fitness levels. This site is intended for the general
consumer who is looking at developing a healthy lifestyle. Date visited
http://www.deliciousdecisions.org
Review
How Healthy is
Your Heart? – The Texas Heart Institute has developed a quiz that assesses
a person’s risk factors. This quiz examines personal history, exercise, diet,
and life style to give an overview of categories that affect cardiac health.
This site is targeted towards adults who are concerned about the health of
their heart. Date visited
http://hht.texasheartinstitute.org
Frequently
Asked Questions – The Texas Heart Institute has created a list of questions
that the general public asks about cardiac health. This site is intended for
people who want to learn more about heart health and terminology. Date visited
http://www.tmc.edu/thi/question.html