Library Highlights

Patient Education Library

At the Duke Heart Center, we strive to keep people healthy and improve their quality of life. Whether you're looking for information on a particular condition or test, or want more information about our treatment options, our Patient Education Library can be a valuable resource. The Patient Education Library complements the health education you are receiving from your health care providers.

In the Duke Heart Center Patient Education Library you will find important and useful information to help you become a more informed patient about the medical care you receive before, during and following procedures. Please click on any link below for more information.

Conditions

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Acute Myocardial Infarction Angina Pectoris, Stable Angina Pectoris, Unstable Aortic Valve Disease Aortoiliac Disease Atrial Arrhythmias Atrial Fibrillation Carotid Artery Disease Congenital Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Congestive Heart Failure Dilated Cardiomyopathy Endocarditis Heart Block High Cholesterol Hypertension

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Lipid Disorders Lower Extremity Disease Metabolic Syndrome Mitral Valve Disease Patent Foramen Ovale Pericardial Disease Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary Hypertension Renal Artery Disease Stroke Syncope Upper Extremity Disease Venous Disease Ventricular Arrhythmias Sudden Cardiac Death

Tests

Arrhythmia Monitoring Blood Test Cardiac Catheterization and Angiography CT Angiography CT Scanning Duplex Ultrasonography ECG Stress Testing Echocardiographic Stress Testing

Echocardiography Electrocardiography Electrophysiology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Nuclear Imaging Nuclear Stress Testing Tilt Table Testing

Treatments

Angioplasty/Stenting Anti-anginal Therapy Antiarrhythmic Therapy Anticoagulant Therapy Antihypertensive Therapy Antiplatelet Therapy Antithrombotic Therapy Biventricular Pacing Cardiac Defibrillator Implantation Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac Transplantation Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Cardioversion Carotid Stenting Congenital Heart Disease Surgery Congestive Heart Failure Therapy

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Lipid Therapy Maze Procedure Pacemaker Implantation Radiofrequency Ablation Therapy for Pericarditis Therapy for Pulmonary Hypertension Valvular Surgery

Risk Factors

Controlling Diabetes Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Eating to Lower High Cholesterol Exercise Losing Weight Quitting Smoking Sleep Apnea Women's Heart Care