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About.com: Common Heart Tests Offers information about diagnostic procedures used to identify conditions and diseases. Features discussions and links to related articles. http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/cardiactests/l/bltests.htm

American Heart Association: Diagnostic Tests and Procedures Features overviews of current detection methods used for diagnosis. Features short articles and links to related publications. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=504

Atlas of Perioperative Echocardiography An on-line database of over 400 high-resolution still and video echocardiographic images, together with explanatory text and live ‘pubmed’ abstract links. A separate database describes the echocardiographic parameters of over 300 prosthetic heart valves in the mitral and aortic positions. http://www.manbit.com/ERS/ERSindex.asp

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Provides a non-invasive, objective, accurate and quantified assessment of possible cardiac failure. http://www.cpxtesting.com

ECG Library A collection of electrocardiograms, categorized by condition or abnormality as well as an overview of ECG axis and history. http://www.ecglibrary.com/

HeartScan Information on Electron Beam CT Scanning that can detect coronary artery disease in its earliest, most treatable stages. Provided by Abbott Northwestern Hospital/Minneapolis Heart Institute. http://www.heartscanmn.com/

Legs for Life - National Screening for Vascular Disease Discusses clogged or narrowed arteries in the legs due to atherosclerosis and where to find screening locations across the country. (USA) http://www.legsforlife.org/

The Merck Manual: Cardiovascular Tests and Procedures Concise descriptions detailing diagnostic procedures used in the detection of cardiac disease. http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec07/ch070/ch070a.html

RadiologyInfo: Heart and Vascular System Procedures Offers information about radiology techniques used for diagnosis and detection. Features images, FAQs and benefits versus risks. http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/menu-cardiovascular.htm

The Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions The Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions promotes excellence in invasive and interventional cardiovascular medicine through physician education and representation, and the advancement of quality standards to enhance patient care. http://www.scai.org/

TheMDSite.com Site for physicians offering information on rapid interpretations of EKGs with an interactive learning tool. http://www.themdsite.com/