| Heart and H Guide - Resources and Review
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| This publication is based on the Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, commonly referred to as The Merck Manual, the textbook of medicine most widely used by health care professionals in the US. The Home Edition transforms the language of the professionals' version into commonly used English while retaining all the vital information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. The Web version is only part of the published Home Edition, but contains the entire section on the heart, the eye, gynaecology and obstetrics, along with the complete Table of Contents.
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Health information for both the general public and professionals. The public site includes resources on common health problems including cancer, heart disease and drug and alcohol abuse. The professional site includes news, publications, research and education and training information.
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Provides information on cardiovascular health care, covering common conditions and diseases, procedures and surgeries, and diagnostic tests. Examines paediatric and congenital heart conditions, drugs and medications, the anatomy of the cardiovascular system, and focuses on particular heart problems in women. Also features a glossary of terms.
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Set of links to selected, evaluated and annotated Internet resources relevant to the cardiovascular system.
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Divided into Interactive Anatomy and Anatomy Lessons. The first allows close examination of ten anatomy systems including muscles, reproduction, nerves and the cardiovascular area. The second includes a general lesson on human anatomy and one on the skeleton system. The site includes over one hundred illustrations of the human body with many descriptive links.
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A renal diseases electronic journal covering hypertension, dialysis, and nephrology topics.
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Includes chapters on how the heart works, how to lower your risk of heart disease, major cardiovascular disorders, and heart disease in women, the young, and the elderly. Includes an index, bibliography, glossary, and references.
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Pages of heart related news and resources. Includes an FAQ about heart disease compiled by a team of medical advisors, medical articles and fact sheets, patient success stories, and links to other cardio
vascular resources on the Internet.
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Annual publication providing statistics relating to the incidence, causes, and effects of coronary heart disease in the UK, available as an Adobe Acrobat document. Presents key facts about CHD, and offers a supplement which considers the economic impact of heart disease. Previous years' publications are provided.
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