Research Links and Directions

Directions: Use the information helpful links on this page, as well as other credible website (NOT wikipedia), to research one of the following cardiovascular diseases assigned by your teacher.  

                                        Aneurysm                          Stroke                                        Coronary Artery Disease                    Atherosclerosis                     Congestive Heart Failure

                                        Hypertension                    Pericardial Disease               Valvular Heart Disease                       Cardiomyopathy                    Angina

You should determine the risk factors, symptoms, prevention and treatment for the disease.  Use the Cardiovascular Disease Research Organization Worksheet to help organize and record this information.  Be sure to record ALL the websites (and other sources if necessary, i.e. your textbook) you used to find information.


Anatomy of the Human Heart



Helpful Web Links
American Heart Association
Cardiovascular Anatomy
Heart Disease Facts