Heart Sounds & ECG TutorialsHeart Sounds Tutorial - Blaufuss Multimedia
An outstanding tutorial on heart sounds, including audio with simultaneous diagrams of the corresponding cardiac cycles and animation of relevant anatomy. Includes aortic regurgitation, aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, mitral stenosis, and physiologic split of S2.
ECG Learning Center - University of Utah
Over 100 well-organized ECGs and rhythm strips. The site also includes a useful introduction to reading electrocardiograms.
Other Resources for CliniciansACLS 2000 Unofficial Cheat Sheet
A summary of ACLS guidelines compiled by a cardiology fellow at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Changes from previous guidelines are underlined.
Heart to Heart Risk Calculator - Med-Decisions.com
An online and Palm-compatible tool that calculates an individual's risk for coronary heart disease events. Unlike other similar tools, this one shows the expected risk reduction for interventions such as smoking cessation and cholesterol reduction.
Guidelines and Calculators - National Cholesterol Education Program
This resource from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute includes their 2002 ATP III cholesterol guidelines, online risk calculators, and a Palm-compatible tool that calculates cardiovascular risk and displays cholesterol treatment recommendations.
ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease
This web page lists the tables from this guideline on valvular heart disease, including the especially useful topics of endocarditis prophylaxis and anticoagulation management for patients with valvular heart disease who require surgery or dental care. Click on 'table of contents' to see the full text of the guideline.
Digital Echo Library - Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
Video clips of echocardiograms demonstrating selected disroders including endocarditis, mitral regurgitation, and atrial myxoma. Requires RealOne Player for viewing.
Echocardiographic Images
A collection of echocardiogram images of commonly encountered cardiac disorders. Still images are included, as well as discussions of the pathology.
Cardiovascular Pathology - University of Utah
Includes images, text, and tutorials that demonstrate gross and microscopic pathologic findings associated with an extensive variety of pulmonary disorders. Designed for the medical student. Note the link to a tutorial on the pathology of myocardial infarction.
Patient Guides - HeartInfo.org
Useful patient tutorials on topics such as pacemakers, heart attack, and mitral valve prolapse. Includes diagrams and animated videos.