Artificial Heart Program http://www.upmc.edu/ArtificialHeart/
At the University of Pittsburgh. Comprised of a basic science and engineering program for developmental research and an applied clinical program aimed at treating end-stage heart failure.
Aztec Heart Inc. http://www.aztecheart.com/
Information from the makers of a harness for bypass patients that may help provide decreased pain, lower infection rates, quicker healing time, and easier breathing.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Network http://www.ctsnet.org/
Extensive resources on cardiothoracic issues, organizations, surgeons, journals. Special section includes case histories, image and video gallery, forum and related discussions.
EuroSCORE Cardiac Surgery Index http://www.euroscore.org
A method of calculating predicted operative mortality for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Provides an interactive calculator, allowing patients to work out their own risk for heart surgery, and information about the index and references.
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