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Index of Heart-Health Topics
 

This page contains links to information on selected cardiovascular health topics. Topics are reviewed and updated frequently. Information is provided as a public service of the Texas Heart Institute and is not intended to replace the services of a medical professional.


Anatomy

Anatomy of the Heart and Circulation
(En español)  

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
(En español)

Who are the Heart Doctors? (En español)

What is a Clinical Trial? (En español) 

Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Cardiovascular Terminology
(En español)

Heart Smart Topics

Heart-Health Test

Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
(En español)

Healthy Heart Guide (En español)

Heart Disease Risk Factors for Adults (En español)

Heart Disease Risk Factors for Children and Teenagers (En español)

Cholesterol (En español)

Exercise (En español)

Nutrition (En español)

Obesity (En español)

Women and Heart Disease (En español)

Medicines (Medications)

Medicines for Cardiovascular Disease
(En español)


Medical and Surgical Procedures

Heart Surgery Overview (En español)

Aneurysm Repair (En español)

Balloon Angioplasty and Stents
(En español)

Carotid Endarterectomy (En español)

Coronary Bypass Surgery (En español)

Heart Transplant (En español)

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) (En español)

Limited-Access Heart Surgery 
(En español)

Maze Surgery (En español)

Radial Artery Access (En español)

Pacemakers (En español)

Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (En español)

Valve Repair or Replacement Surgery (En español)

Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
(En español)

Ventricular Assist Devices  (En español)

Test Procedures

Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
(En español) 

 
 
 

Updated February 2010
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