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Links from this website, to other related topics:
Edwards Lifesciences
Use of Carpentier-Edwards Annuloplasty Ring for Heart Valve Repair.


The British Heart Foundation (BHF)
The British Heart Foundation is Britain’s leading charity fighting heart and circulatory disease – the UK’s biggest killer. The BHF funds research, education and life-saving equipment and helps heart patients return to a full and active way of life. The charity relies on donations to continue its vital work.

The British Cardiac Patients Association (BCPA)
Also known as the Zipper Club. They offer unconditional help, support, reassurance and advice to cardiac patients, their families and carers.

Valvular Heart Disease
An excellent explanation on Valvular Heart Disease. Includes examples of Narrowed Aortic Valve and Leaking Mitral Valve.
Other related topics from the HeartPoint.com website include:

What is a Heart Murmur?
What kinds of surgery are available for problems with the Mitral Valve?
What kinds of surgery are available for problems with the Aortic Valve?
What kinds of artificial valves are there?


BHF Any Questions? - Eating for your heart
Eating well has many health benefits. Following a healthy diet can substantially reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease, and can also increase the chances of survival after a heart attack.

The Heart & Cardiovascular Health Centre
Life after Bypass or other Heart Surgery, Activities to avoid, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Daily Exercise, Keeping your Arteries clear, Smoking, Diabetes, Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Stress and Diet.

Electrical Cardioversion
Sometimes after Heart Surgery an Irregular heartbeat can occur, and it may be required to have an electrical charge carried out by a Cardiologist to correct the heartbeat, this is known as
Electrical Cardioversion.
 
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