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Da Vinci Robotic Surgery 
The Da Vinci intuitive surgical system is a robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery that has applications in gynecologic, cardiothoracic and urologic surgery. |
Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
Extensive resources on cardiothoracic issues, organizations, surgeons, journals. Special section includes case histories, image and video gallery, forum and related discussions. |
CVChannel
Services to the cardiovascular community. Includes video interviews, cyberconferences, job center, congress agenda, daily news. [Requires RealPlayer - ed] |
EuroSCORE Cardiac Surgery Index
A method of calculating predicted operative mortality for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Provides an interactive calculator, allowing patients to work out their own risk for heart surgery, and information about the index and references. |
Evansville Heart Center
Multimedia cardiovascular surgery/cardiology site with medical images, audio and video. Offers a prosthetic heart valve gallery. |
Florida Thoracic and Cardiovascular Associates
Located in Jacksonville, Florida has prepared a patient oriented website on open heart bypass surgery. Interactive e-mail dialogue is available with the practice's healthcare professionals. |
HeartNet
A network of individuals and organizations committed to improving the quality of cardiac care in the developing world. Has information on membership, resources, and a discussion forum. |
Mitral Valve Surgery
Information about a robotic mitral valve repair heart program in Greenville, North Carolina. |
Project Open Hearts
A non-profit organization that works with foreign medical staff to provide first-hand surgical training, assistance with diagnostic procedures and consultations. Lists needs, volunteer information and past projects and goals. |
PS4Ross
Of interest to both doctors, and patients, content includes operative photos, animation and video regarding the Ross Procedure and Dr. Stelzer. |
Sleepinghearts.com
Presents information about cardiac surgery including frequently asked questions. |
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