University of Iowa Health Care
Introduction cardiac catheterization, before the procedure, hospitalization, laboratory setting, the procedure, after the procedure, other tests and a glossary.
http://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/IntMed/Cardio/Cath/Contents.html
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The Merck Manual
A detailed look at non-invasive procedures and invasive procedures used in diagnosing heart disease.
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section16/chapter198/198a.htm
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Virtual Hospital
A brief look at what an echocardiogram is, what happens in the echo lab and considerations.
http://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/IntMed/Cardio/Echo.html
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Treadmill Electrocardiogram -Stress EKG
Virtual Hospital: Explains what it is, in the echo lab, the test and considerations.
http://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/IntMed/Cardio/TreadmillEKG.html
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UCLA Heart Workup Program
Discussion about the electron beam computerized tomography (EBCT) which is used to perform coronary artery calcium screening for asymptomatic patients at risk for heart disease.
http://www.radsci.ucla.edu:8000/lifepro/
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Six still echocardiogram samples are shown here and one full motion. Aortic and mitral valve.
http://www.kumc.edu/instruction/medicine/cont-ed/infotech/car-echo.htm
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Electrocardiogram
Explains what an EKG or ECG is, why it is done and what preparation is needed.
http://www.torrancememorial.org/carekg.htm
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HeartScan
Information on Electron Beam CT Scanning that can detect coronary artery disease in its earliest, most treatable stages. At Abbott Northwestern Hospital/Minneapolis Heart Institute.
http://www.heartscanmn.com/
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12-lead ECG Library
A collection of electrocardiograms for all those interested in learning about the ECG / EKG.
http://www.ecglibrary.com/
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Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Explains how a TEE is different from the standard echo,how it is performed, how to prepare for the test, how long it takes, safety, the information it provides, how long it takes for the results and some images of a TEE are shown.
http://www.heartsite.com/html/tee.html
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