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Consumer Health Information

Cardiovascular Disease

These web sites provide information and links to information on heart disease, hypertension and stroke, as well as other cardiovascular diseases:

American Heart Association

Heart Center Online for Patients

National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Cardiovascular Information

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

National Stroke Association

The library also holds the following titles that provide information for patients and consumers:

Pashkow, Fredric J.  The women's heart book the complete guide to keeping your heart healthy : New York : Hyperion, 2001.
WG 210 P137W 2001

Manger, William Muir.  100 questions and answers about hypertension : Malden, MA : Blackwell Science, 2001
WG 340 M176H 2001