Links and Information

As Jim Wilson succumbed to Heart Disease, and suffered multiple strokes during his extended illness, we thought it would be prudent to present to you some information, in his behalf, on the discovery of, prevention of, and treatment of these ailments.

Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Myocardial Infarction
prevention, detection and information

Heart Related Links

• American Heart Association
  Fighting Heart Disease and Stroke Diseases & Conditions for adults and children, Health Tools for a Healthy lifestyle, Publications, Resources and a Heart & Stroke Encyclopedia.
  
  
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  Heart Attack Signs from the National Institutes of Health. Covering what a Heart Attack is, warning signs, testing, reducing risk and FAQ's.
  
  
• Cardiology Channel
  Cardiology Community. Detailed information regarding Cardiology, Heart Attacks, Heart Conditions, Diagnostic Test, Treatments and additional resources.
  
  
• Heart1
  A complete source for cardiac care. Includes a conditions, procedures and diagnostics search database and heart related news updates.
  
  
• 10-year Risk of Having a Heart Attack Calculator
  National Cholesterol Education Program. A form, where you enter your information such as age and cholesterol levels, which calculates your risk of having a heart attack in the next 10 years.
  
  
• Medline plus
  US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Health Information. Latest news and articles regarding Heart Attacks, research, FDA and more.
  
  
• The Franklin Institute Online
  "One Among Millions" Information regarding Heart Disease and Cardiac Rehab and Prevention.

Stroke

• American Stroke Association:
  A Division of American Heart Association covering Strokes specifically, warning signs, care and special programs. Includes Publications and Resources.

Becoming An Organ Donor Can Save Lives

With between 3,500 to 4,000 patients on the heart transplant list at any given time there are not enough donors available.

• Organ Donation:
  Organ Donation and Transplantation Web site of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that focuses on the organ donation awareness initiatives that are in effect throughout the country and different populations and issues.
  
  
• United Network for Organ Sharing:
  UNOS brings together medicine, science, public policy, and technology to facilitate every organ transplant performed in the United States.
  
  
• TransWeb.org:
  All about transplantation and organ donotion with real-life stories, news and resources for further information.
  
  
• Coalition on Donation:
  A not-for-profit alliance of national organizations and local coalitions throughout the US, dedicated to inspiring people to donate life through organ and tissue donation. Includes information on becoming an organ donor and how you can encourage others.
  
  
• Gift of the Heart:
  The Foundation for Cardiovascular and Transplant Research's objective is to improve survival rates and quality of life for organ transplant recipients, build and support donor awareness and educate both the medical and lay communities, in the areas of transplant and cardiovascular medicine. Includes comprehensive information about Organ / Tissue Donation.
  
  
• ASTS First Family Pledge Campaign:
  Encourages families to learn about Organ Donation, discuss it together and sign the pledge as an affirmation of their family decision to donate.
  
  

Did You Know?

In 2002, there were nearly 25,000 organ transplants. In 2002, there were more than 12,700 organ donors. Every 14 minutes a name is added to the national transplant waiting list. More than 80,000 people currently await transplants. In 2002, more than 6,000 patients died waiting for organs. For each person who receives a transplant, two more are added to that list.