Links to sites of specific interest in Cardiothoracic Surgery

This will provide a jumping off point to many other sites with information about the heart and heart disease. It is important to remember that anyone can publish on the internet qualified or not, and that medical diagnosis and treatment cannot be given in a meaningful way over the internet.

American College of Cardiology - a major national organization of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons

American College of Chest Physicians - a major national organization of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons

American Heart Association - a major national organization dedicated to the understanding and treatment of cardiac disease.

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - a major forum for discussion and information for cardiothoracic surgeons.

Heart Surgery Forum - an interesting collection of information and discussion groups about cardiac surgery.

The Perfusion Home PageŽ - information and discussion focused around use of the heart lung machine.

Of interest in Florida

Florida Medical Association