Interactive Health Tutorials

The tutorials listed below are interactive health education resources from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-read language. You can also listen to the tutorial. The links below are not part of the VHVI site and will redirect you to the MedlinePlus site. MedlinePlus is a trusted health resource site mantained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Disaease & Conditions

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
• Angina
• Arrhythmia
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Congestive Heart Failure
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Heart Attack
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• Mitral Valve Prolapse
• Varicose Veins
• Vasculitis

Tests & Diagnostic Procedures

• Coronary Angiogram and Angioplasty
• CT Scan (CAT Scan)
• Echocardiogram
• Echocardiography Stress Test
• IVP (Intra Venous Pyelogram)

Surgery & Treatment Procedures

• Aorto-Bifemoral Bypass
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Carotid Endarterectomy
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• Heart Valve Replacement
• Open Heart Surgery - What to Expect?
• Pacemakers
• Preparing for Surgery

Prevention & Wellness

• Coumadin - Introduction
• Exercising for a Healthy Heart
• Managing Cholesterol
• Managing Stress
• Muscles
• Preventing Strokes
• Smoking - The Facts

Source:
MedlinePlus
Last Updated: August 29, 2008