THE FOLLOWING online resources can provide patients and their caregivers with healthy-living tips and facts about cardiovascular disease.

American Heart Association

http://www.heart.org

The American Heart Association website provides a wealth of advice to help visitors reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, including healthy recipes, physical activity ideas, weight- and stress-management strategies, and tips to quit smoking. The site also contains highlights of the 2020 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care.

CardioSmart

http://www.cardiosmart.org

A patient education initiative from the American College of Cardiology, CardioSmart offers support network information, an explanation of care team members' roles, and questions patients should ask their healthcare providers.

CDC

http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease

Patient resources include key definitions, fact sheets, and podcasts. Healthcare professionals can find research and statistics on heart disease; data maps on cardiovascular disease, stroke, and the socioeconomic conditions pertaining to them; treatment guidelines; and Surgeon General reports.

The Heart Foundation

http://www.theheartfoundation.org

This organization's mission is to educate the public about heart disease, promote early detection, and support research. Patients will find information about cardiac physiology and general information about heart disease, as well as the foundation's Heart Beat blog, a newsletter, and a heart health tracker.