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- Primary study resource in Scotland for heart disease - NHS e-library CHD portal.
The NHS Scotland e-Library has extensive resources available for those who have registered with an Athens password.
- The Cardiovascular Diseases Specialist Library
The Cardiovascular Diseases Specialist Library is being developed to provide high quality, evidence-based information on all of aspects of cardiovascular diseases.
The following resources are available to download for free unless stated otherwise. They are listed under the following categories:
Anatomy & Physiology
Investigations and Treatment
Guidelines for Management
Rehabilitation
Risk Factors/Lifestyle
Government Publications
Network Sites: East, West, North, South
Professional Bodies
Recommended Specialist Publications
General Information
Useful Organisations
Statistics
Anatomy & Physiology
Heart: an online guide (Franklin Institute Online)
An interactive American site illustrating aspects of cardiovascular disease and treatment.
Roche Health Kiosk: Cardiovascular Disease
Extensive glossary of terms relevant to cardiovascular disease.
Texas Heart Institute The Heart Information Center
Illustrated guide to anatomy, physiology, procedures and operations relevant to cardiology.
Understanding Heart Disease CHSS booklet 
Arrhythmia Alliance
Heart Rhythm Charity
ECG Library
A New Zealand site, excellent resource of electrocardiograms with explanations.
Heart rhythm disorders animation.
Medtronic site.
Cardiac health
Video presentations of various cardiac topics
WinkingSkull.com
An anatomy atlas, requires free registration.
Investigations and Treatment
BCIS (British Cardiovascular Intervention Society)
News, publications and links concerning cardiac intervention.
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
(Section 16 Cardiovascular Disorders)
Physiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of cardiovascular disorders.
Medscape
(Medscape speciality: Cardiology)
Up to date information, news, current research, product information and review articles concerning
cardiology treatment. Requires free registration process.
Living with Heart Failure CHSS booklet
Living with Angina CHSS booklet
Living with a Pacemaker CHSS booklet
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Guidelines for Management SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network)
Royal College of Physicians
9 Queen Street
Edinburgh EH2 1JQ
0131 225 7324
Best practice Scottish guidelines concerning Cardiovascular conditions.
SIGN 93 Acute coronary syndromes (2007)
SIGN 94 Cardiac arrhythmias in coronary heart disease (2007)
SIGN 95 Management of chronic heart failure (2007)
SIGN 96 Management of stable angina (2007)
SIGN 97 Risk estimation and the prevention of cardiovascular disease (2007)
Management of CHD A national clinical and resource impact assessment SIGN Feb 2007
CHD Patient Versions of Guidelines 93-97 (2007)
SIGN 49 Hypertension in Older People (due for review)
SIGN 57 Cardiac Rehabilitation (current)
NICE/BHS Hypertension Guideline Review June 2006
NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence)
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA
0207 067 5800
Main focus on England & Wales but Cardiology Interventional guidelines
applicable nationally and increasing national relevance.
No 94 Statins for the prevention of cardiovascular disease NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance
No 95 Implantable cardioverter defibrillators for arrhythmias NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance
European Society of Cardiology Guidelines (ESC)
Guidelines on the management of valvular heart disease European Society of Cardiology (2007)
NHSQIS (NHS Quality Improvement Scotland)
8-10 Hillside Crescent
Edinburgh
EH7 5EA
0131 623 4300
Provides advice, guidance and support to NHS Scotland on effective clinical practice and service improvements. Cardiovascular reports available.
NHSQIS Clinical Indicators (NHS Quality Improvement Scotland).
Clinical Indicators for Heart Failure, COPD and other conditions 2005.
Health Scotland.
The website provides information and resources to support health improvement practitioners and organisations working with them to improve Scotland's health and reduce inequalities.
Resuscitation Council (UK)
Resuscitation guidelines and information.
Cardiovascular disease: a guide to primary prevention in Scotland
This cardiovascular disease (CVD) guide is a report on behalf of the Heart Health National Learning Network. It was produced to support the Scottish Executive's 2002 recommendation from their National CHD and Stroke Strategy that “all NHS Boards should, through their local Managed Clinical Networks, develop explicit CHD and stroke prevention strategies by December 2004." Although the guide specifically relates to preventing CVD, it may also be of use to those involved in wider health improvement and local health improvement planning.
Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation: BHF Cardiac Care and Education Research Group
Presentations, information and links on Cardiac Rehabilitation programmes.
CRIGS (Cardiac Rehabilitation Interest Group Scotland)
Evolving resource and research base for Scottish Cardiac Rehabilitation. No website available at present; contact louise.peardon@chss.org.uk
Management of the Post-Myocardial Infarction Patient:
Rehabilitation and Cardiac Neurosis (published Heart 2000).
Informative article discussing the psychological aspects of Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Heart Attack: A Guide to Your Recovery CHSS booklet
Risk Factors/Lifestyle
Have a Heart Paisley. Access to cardiovascular disease guide detailing the evidence for prevention.
SHARP (Scottish Heart and Arterial Risk Prevention)
Information and guidelines on Coronary Heart Disease risk factors
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Healthy Living
(NHS Scotland and Scottish Executive)
Resources, advice and support on Healthy Eating and Physical Activity.
Living with a Healthy Heart CHSS booklet
ASH Scotland
Statistics, news and publications concerning smoking.
Tobacco Information Scotland
Tobacco Information Scotland (TIS) is a new initiative from the ASH Scotland
Food Standards Agency (FSA)
Advice, information, reports and publications concerning healthy eating.
British Nutrition Foundation
Resource for scientifically based nutritional knowledge and advice.
Heart UK
Information, guidelines, news and updates concerning cholesterol
and cardiovascular diseases.
Salt and Cholesterol CHSS factsheet
Alcohol Information Scotland
Statistics, research, publications, key policy documents and practice guidelines as well as links to useful websites.
BHS (British Hypertension Society)
Medical and scientific research forum concerning hypertension.
BPA (Blood Pressure Association)
Guidelines, news items and research concerning blood pressure
and Coronary Heart Disease.
Living with High Blood Pressure CHSS booklet
Government Publications
Cardiovascular Disease: A Guide to Primary Prevention in Scotland
In 2002 the Scottish Executive launched their National CHD and Stroke Strategy. The first recommendation is that “all NHS Boards should, through their local Managed Clinical Networks, develop explicit CHD and stroke prevention strategies by December 2004."
This cardiovascular disease (CVD) guide was produced to support this process. Although the guide specifically relates to preventing CVD it is important to note that it may also be of use to those involved in wider health improvement and local health improvement planning.
Heart surgery in Great Britain
This website was developed by the Healthcare Commission, the independent regulator of healthcare in England, and the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland to help patients who need heart surgery to make informed choices about their care and treatment.
Managing Long Term Conditions
Report for Auditor General for Scotland 2007
Managing Long Term Conditions Key Messages
Report for Auditor General for Scotland Key Messages 2007
National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease [2000]
Bblueprint for tackling Coronary Heart Disease for England and Wales.
National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease Leading the Way (2005) Progress report for England and Wales.
Scottish Executive Coronary Heart Disease/Stroke Task Force Report [2001] Preceded the Strategy and identified the Scottish position on Coronary Heart Disease.
Coronary Heart Disease/Stroke Strategy for Scotland [2002]
Long term plan for Coronary Heart Disease with an emphasis on primary prevention and inequality.
Coronary Heart Disease/Stroke Strategy for Scotland Update [2004]
Update on the progress of the Scottish strategy
Coronary Heart Disease Core Competencies for Health Care Staff
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) 2005
Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. We must go further The Heart Health Network Executive Group 2006
Eating for Health: a diet action plan
Let's make Scotland more active.
A strategy for physical activity Physical Activity Task Force
February 2003
A breath of fresh air for Scotland.
Improving Scotland's Health:The Challenge. Tobacco Control Action Plan
Better Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke Care: A Consultation Document (2008)
Long term plan for Coronary Heart Disease with an emphasis on primary prevention and inequality.
Network Sites
National Advisory Committee Coronary Heart Disease
Committee which advises the Scottish Executive on Coronary Heart Disease
and reviews the work of the MCN, Intervention and Data & IT sub-groups.
Managed Clinical Networks (MCNs)
MCNs and You CHSS leaflet
- MCNs are a vehicle to promote integrated and coordinated services across traditional healthcare boundaries.
- MCNs aim to provide equitable provision of high quality, clinically effective services and ensure that patients are managed in the right setting at the right time.
- MCNs are linked groups of health professionals, organisations, patients and carers from primary, secondary and tertiary care across boundaries.
- MCNs have been established to address cardiac disease in Scotland and continue to expand their influence.
East
Fife
Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Dunfermline, St. Andrews...
Lothian
Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian, East Lothian...
Lothian Managed Clinical Network for Coronary Heart Disease
A range of information for health professionals, patients and the public.
Lothian Heart Failure Network
A sub-group of the Lothian MCN, guidelines and information concerning heart failure.
Tayside
Angus, Arbroath, Forfar, Montrose, Dundee, Perth...
Heart & Stroke Information Point
West
Argyll & Clyde
Inverclyde, Paisley, Greenock, Argyll, Bute...
Have a Heart Paisley (HaHP)
A multi-agency, multi-sector partnership National CHD Demonstration Project involving the local community, primary and secondary care and tertiary care.
Ayrshire & Arran
Ayr, Kilmarnock, Stranraer...
Ayrshire and Arran Managed Clinical Network for Heart Disease
Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Greenock, Inverclyde...
GG&C Managed Clinical Network for Coronay Heart Disease
Forth Valley
Stirling, Falkirk, Clackmnanashire..
Lanarkshire
Motherwell, East Kilbride, Airdrie, Hamilton...
NHS Lanarkshire Board
North
Grampian
Aberdeen, Banff, Fraserburgh, Keith, Elgin, Forres...
NHS Grampian Managed Clinical Network for Coronary Heart Disease Highland
Thurso, Wick, Inverness, Nairn, Fort William, Skye, Oban, Argyll...
Managed Clinical Network: Coronary Heart Disease
Orkney
Mainland and islands...
Orkney Managed Clinical Network for Coronary Heart Disease
Shetland
Mainland and islands...
Western Isles
Lewis, Harris, Uist ...
South
Borders
Melrose, Galashiels, Selkirk, Peebles, Jedburgh...
NHS Borders Health Board
Dumfries & Galloway
Dumfries, Annan, Crichton, Kircudbright...
Dumfries & Galloway Managed Clinical Network for Coronary Heart Disease
A range of information for both patients and the public. This was the first MCN for heart disease in Scotland
Professional Bodies
BCS (British Cardiac Society)
British Cardiac Society
9 Fitzroy Square
London
W1T 5HW
020 7383 3887
Only news updates on Cardiology. Updates are accessible to non-members.
ESCARDIO (European Society of Cardiology)
The European Heart House
2035 Route des Colles
B.P. 179 - Les Templiers
FR-06903 Sophia Antipolis
France
+33.4.92.94.76.00
European best practice for Cardiology.
ACC (American College of Cardiology Foundation)
Heart House
9111 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-1699
(800) 253-4636, ext. 694 or (301) 897-5400
American best practice for Cardiology.
Recommended Specialist Publications
Full text articles from these journals can be accessed on line via the OVID databases:
You will require an Athens Username and Password which is available to NHS Scotland staff.
- American Heart Journal
Clinical focus on Cardiology. - American Journal of Cardiology
Original scientific articles with a clinical focus. - British Heart Journal
International clinical journal, news of latest developments in Cardiology. - Chest
Produced by the American College of Chest Physicians. Current trends, diagnoses and therapies in cardiovascular care. - Circulation
Scientific research articles. - Current Opinion in Cardiology
Overview of world literature and expert views in Cardiology. - European Heart Journal
Clinical and research articles and reviews. - Heart
Latest international clinical developments in Cardiology.
CHSS Suggested Booklist CHSS factsheet
General Information
CHD portal of the NHS e-library
BBC News Health: Heart Disease and Stroke
BBC Health: About Heart Disease
DVLA At a Glance
Guide to the current medical standards of fitness to drive
InCirculation.net
AstroZenica site for health professionals.
Useful Organisations
Heart Rhythm Charity
BCS (British Cardiac Society)
020 7383 3887
Information and research on heart disease.
BHF (British Heart Foundation)
08450 708070
Information on many aspects of heart disease.
Cardiomyopathy Association
0800 0181024
Information on the main forms of cardiomyopathy.
GUCH (Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients Association)
0800 854759
Information on congenital heart disease.
Heart Research UK
Heart Research UK funds pioneering medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease.
SHAPE (Study Group on Heart Failure Awareness and Perception in Europe)
European wide initiative to raise awareness of heart failure.
Statistics
ISD
(Information and Statistic Division)
Gyle Square,
1 South Gyle Crescent,
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
0131 275 6000
Resource for health and care statistics in Scotland.
GROS
(General Register Office for Scotland)
Contact details available for different statistical requirements from their contacts us page.
heartstats.org site
BHF (British Heart Foundation) rResource for up to date Cardiovascular statistics.
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