MedLine Plus - Heart and Circulation topics
Reliable patient information from MedLine Plus on topics from Aneurysms to Vasculitis. A Flash interactive tutorial on abdominal aortic aneurysm can be found on the 'Aneurysms' page, and one on sclerotherapy for varicose veins under 'Varicose Veins.'
National Guideline Clearinghouse - Vascular Diseases
Over 100 vascular-related guidelines from the National Guideline Clearinghouse on topics such as peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins, and aneurysms.
Cleveland Clinic Heart Center - Vascular Guide
This site for patients describes vascular and heart diseases in succinct, clear language. It includes descriptions of common tests and a searchable index.
Thrombosis Interest Group of Canada (TIGC)
TIGC is a group of specialists in fields related to thrombosis who write evidence-based or consensus-based guidelines on thrombotic disorders. The site offers dozens of guidelines on anticoagulation and other topics related to thrombosis.
American College of Phlebology - Basic Phlebology Primer
This site focuses primarily on the treatment of varicose veins. The section on 'Conservative Therapy for Venous Disease' has a useful discussion of elastic compression stockings.
3-D Visualization of Aortic Aneurysm
From the teaching files of the Department of Radiology at the University of Iowa. A brief consideration of the pathology is followed by a discussion of the diagnostic and prognostic utility of standard imaging modalities compared with volumetric reconstructions of spiral computed tomography. High-quality MPEG clips are hyperlinked for viewing.
Arm Lymphedema Patient Information
From breastcancer.org, this Web site helps patients understand the development and management of lymphedema in the setting of breast cancer surgery.
Carotid Artery Stenosis Demonstration Case
Case report from the teaching files of the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Radiology. The case presentation is accompanied by links to an impressive image collection of illustrative radiological investigations with related discussions.