1. Cardiovascular Associates: This website provides information about common cardiovascular procedures. It offers procedure instructions and resources for patients[1].
2. Dignity Health – Cardiovascular Procedures: Dignity Health’s website provides information on a wide range of cardiovascular treatments and procedures, from minimally invasive procedures to open heart surgery. It offers resources related to cardiovascular services[2].
3. American Heart Association – Heart Procedures and Surgeries: The American Heart Association explains various cardiac procedures and heart surgeries, such as stent placement, angioplasty, and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). It provides information on the purpose of these procedures, their benefits, and medications that may be prescribed post-procedure[3].
4. VMFH – Cardiac Surgery and Minimally Invasive Procedures Resources & FAQ: This resource provides information and frequently asked questions about cardiac surgery and minimally invasive procedures. It covers topics such as recovering from heart surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, and post-procedure care[4].
5. Mayo Clinic – Cardiovascular Surgery – Tests and Procedures: Mayo Clinic’s website offers information on a wide range of advanced tests and procedures used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions. It includes surgical services and procedures such as aortic root surgery, heart valve surgery, and coronary artery bypass surgery[5].
6. St Vincent’s Heart Health – Resources – Procedures: St Vincent’s Heart Health provides patient information sheets, webpages, booklets, and action plans related to cardiovascular procedures. It includes resources such as a patient and family handbook for cardiac surgery and a general guide to blood transfusion[6].
Citations:
[1] https://www.cvapc.com/patient-resources/cv-procedures
[2] https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/services/heart-services/cardiovascular-services/cardiovascular-procedures
[3] https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/treatment-of-a-heart-attack/cardiac-procedures-and-surgeries
[4] https://www.vmfh.org/our-services/center-for-cardiovascular-health/cardiac-surgery-and-minimally-invasive-procedures/cardiac-surgery-and-minimally-invasive-procedures-resources-faq
[5] https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/cardiovascular-surgery/sections/tests-procedures/orc-20123424
[6] https://www.svhhearthealth.com.au/procedures/resources-procedures