Congratulations to the winners! After reviewing hundreds of websites, Pacific Medical Training is happy to award these sites with our "Best of Cardiac Sites" award. We fully appreciate and can understand the time and commitment it takes to maintain a website and continue to provide current content easily accessible to the sites viewers.
Websites
- www.heartmath.com — HeartMath was created by Doc Childre in an effort to connect the heart to the whole body. Today, HeartMath offers three products to help individuals achieve a heart-centered, whole body balance, one of which allows the healthcare professional and the patient to share information to better create the ideal whole body balance. Also available are coaches that provide clients with the support they need on their journey to better health. HeartMath has been integrated into hospitals, providing healthcare professionals with the tools they need to better handle stressful situations. HeartMath provides multiple programs for the workplace.
- www.heartzones.com — Heartzones puts the power of training in the individual’s hands. Heart rate training allows the individual to find what zone their heart rate is in during exercise. These zoning cards are available for purchase from the site. Athletes that enjoy running, cycling, and triathlons, can connect with others and find support through articles posted on the site regularly. Heartzones has created a program for schools using wearable technology, designed make physical education fun and provide them with a way to get active and stay active.
- www.hri.org.au — HRI was established in 1989 and is based in Australia. The HRI lists their 12 research areas on their site and delves into more information about each one. These research areas include the research they are currently doing on free radicals and inflammation. The HRI wants to research more about the causes and effects of cardiovascular disease. Conducting this research allows the HRI to educate patients on how the disease can be prevented and provide a better quality of life for patients who are living with heart disease. The site offers a free heart disease information pack, further proving their dedication to educating the public on preventative care. Part of HRI’s research is to make the only stroke drug available even better, they are hoping that it will promote more brain energy for those that have had strokes. While this achievement may be some time away, donations are more important than ever.
- https://www.newswise.com/articles/list — The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano received a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano conducts clinical trials, a list can be found on the site. A complete description of what the trials are intended for is listed within each section. There is an extensive list of the cardiovascular specialties the hospital offers. Under the patients and families tab, one can find information about their stay or their family members stay at the hospital. Particularly comforting was the “Meet Your Care Team” section. Anyone the patient may come in contact with the various staff members listed along with what their functions and goals are. There are also phone numbers listed, giving the patient and their families a powerful tool to resolve any problems and get their needs met quickly. This site offers so much information, it is easy to navigate, and strives to make patients feel that they will be in a safe place in The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano.
- https://cardiacdimensions.com/physicians/ — The Carillon Mitral Contour System treats functional mitral regurgitation. This procedure has been shown to make a positive difference in the lives of patients with functional mitral regurgitation. The procedure takes about 40 minutes to complete. This particular device is used in such a way that other treatments for heart failure can still be used. This is currently not available in the United States, but Cardiac Dimensions is working on ongoing studies around the world including Poland and France. On the site, prospective patients can find more information about the ongoing studies and what results are available so far. There is one video that is particularly inspiring. It is an interview with a patient before and after the procedure and includes commentary from the patient’s physician that performed the procedure.
- www.heartflow.com — HeartFlow Analysis allows physicians to see exactly where patients have blockages and what is then happening to the blood flow in the coronary arteries. This is done by using a coronary CT scan and the HeartFlow Analysis does the rest. A complete 3-D model is created allowing the patient’s physician to see into the patient’s heart in a non-invasive way. Studies have shown that HeartFlow has been able to keep patients from having invasive procedures and testing. The site is very simple to navigate. There is a Board of Directors and Management Team drop-down section on the site that gives a brief professional description of each member, adding a personalized touch to something that is very clinical.
\ - https://www.guidestar.org/profile/43-2093206 — Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is an organization working toward the prevention of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) by way of education and awareness. A very informative site with very good statistics. We found the presentation of statistics by state very good and the information provided on that page very shocking. A great site working for a great cause.
- www.sca-aware.org — Here is another site doing wonders to create awareness, education and a reduction in the number of deaths or disabilities due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). This foundation provides SCA News, blog posts, active forum topics, AED information, survivor stories, survivor videos and more. A content rich site providing an abundance of information around SCA and the efforts of their foundation.
- www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog — This is the blog of Registered Dietitian Lisa Nelson who had been dealing with borderline high cholesterol since her early 20’s. Through the use of food and exercise, she has personally lowered her cholesterol and is eager to help others who find themselves in a similar situation. She now specializes in heart health, specifically focusing on lowering cholesterol, blood pressure and helping those in need of losing weight. Her blog is a very clean, content rich site getting into the very specifics of nutrition and how it affects the body.
- www.theheart.org — Theheart.org is a cutting-edge website that reports on the latest cardiac-related news. They have entire sections devoted to ACS, arrhythmia, brain/kidney/peripheral, clinical cardiology, hypertension, prevention and much more. This is a subscription-based website and for those with a passing interest in anything related to the heart, it is well worth it!
- blog.trackyourplaque.com — Trackyourplaque.com is a unique heart disease website that seeks to help people prevent heart disease by controlling the build-up of plaque. The brain behind this creative site is Dr. William Davis, a Milwaukee cardiologist. On his site, he gives very helpful information on diet and nutritional supplements. Users can also sign up for the track your plaque program and join a growing community of people seeking to prevent heart disease by lowering plaque.
- www.cardiachealth.org — Cardiachealth.org was created to help people suffering from coronary artery disease and heart disease. It is a one-stop shop location for information on heart disease for patients and health care providers alike. It also follows industry trends and seeks to simplify medical jargon so that non-medical trained people can clearly understand heart-related explanations. Overall this is a wonderful website with a tremendous amount of resources. Check it out!
- myheartsisters.org — Myheartsisters.org is clearly a project of care and passion. Carolyn Thomas, the author, has a background in journalism, communications and public relations. She also suffered a heart attack in May of 2008. This experience compelled her to begin a website devoted to women who are facing heart disease and other heart-related ailments. While not a doctor or a trained physician, Carolyn possesses a tremendous ability to communicate with clarity. Her website beautifully designed and definitely worthy of our “best-of” list.
- https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-disease/ — Everydayhealth.com, specifically the Heart Health Center, is a great resource for cardiac information and heart health. Their easy to navigate website allows you to find the most relevant information quickly. Also, with an up-to-date blog and informative videos, it is easy to see why Everyday Health is one of our favorite cardiac sites.
- https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/ — Adam Pick, a former double heart valve surgery patient, created this site in 2006 to educate and empower patients, their families and friends — from diagnosis to recovery. Since then, HeartValveSurgery.com has helped millions of patients better understand their valvular disorders and treatment options. Along with the great resources on his site Adam is easily recognized for one of our favorite cardiac sites.
- https://www.drjohnm.org/ — Dr. John Mandrola does a great job of educating the science of heart rhythm as well as providing great cardiac information on his website. Dr. John also writes great pieces about exercise and nutrition to live a healthier lifestyle. With his years of experience and easy to navigate website we are happy to include his website as one of our favorite cardiac sites.
- https://www.healio.com/cardiology/learn-the-heart — Learntheheart.com is an incredibly educational website for cardiac and ECG information. With their list of ECG quizzes from beginner to advanced and anywhere in between, learntheheart.com is easily one of our favorite cardiac sites. They also keep a relevant blog full of great cardiac information.
- https://www.richardbogle.com/blog — Richard Bogles experience in the medical field has earned him his MB BS with honors in Medicine, Surgery, and Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics. He writes great in-the-field content and very relevant information to the medical community. His website holds great resources for those in the cardiac field and for medical professionals across the board.
- https://www.cardiacsolutions.net/news-blogs/ — Cardiacsolutions.net is another great site for information on cardiology. They also have some amazing tools and educational resources to keep you up-to-date on risks and things you can do to stay healthy. With their team approach mentality they are sure to give you the holistic care you are looking for in a cardiologist.
