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American Heart Association Guidelines

ACC/AHA 2004 guideline update for coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines

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Conditions: Coronary artery diseases (CAD) including asymptomatic or mild angina stable angina unstable angina/non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (MI) ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) poor left ventricular (LV) function and life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias
Published Date: 1999 Oct (revised 2004)
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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ACC/AHA 2005 guideline update for the diagnosis and management of chronic heart failure in the adult. A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines Writing Committee to Update the 2001 Guidelin

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Conditions: Chronic heart failure in adults with normal or low left ventricular ejection fractionNote: This guideline specifically excludes recommendations for treatment of acute heart failure heart failure in children heart failure due to primary valvular disease or congenital malformations as well as recommendations for treatment of specific myocardial disorders.
Published Date: 1995 Nov 1 (revised 2005 Aug 16)
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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ACC/AHA 2005 guidelines for the management of patients with peripheral arterial disease lower extremity renal mesenteric and abdominal aortic a collaborative report from the American Association for Vascular SurgerySociety for Vascular Surgery Society for

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Conditions: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) including:Lower extremity PADRenal arterial diseaseMesenteric arterial diseaseDisorders of the abdominal aorta
Published Date: 2005
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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ACC/AHA 2006 guidelines for the management of patients with valvular heart disease. A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines

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Conditions: Valvular heart disease:Cardiac murmursEndocarditis and rheumatic feverAortic stenosisAortic regurgitationBicuspid aortic valves with aortic root enlargementMitral stenosisMitral valve prolapseMitral regurgitationMultiple valve diseaseTricuspid valve diseaseProsthetic heart valves complicationsCoronary artery disease
Published Date: 1998 Nov 1 (revised 2006)
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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ACC/AHA 2007 guidelines for the management of patients with unstable angina/non-ST elevation myocardial infarction

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Conditions: Coronary artery diseaseUnstable anginaNon-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Published Date: 2000 (revised 2007 Aug 14)
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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ACC/AHA 2007 guidelines on perioperative cardiovascular evaluation and care for noncardiac surgery

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Conditions: Cardiovascular diseases including: Coronary artery disease, Myocardial infarction, Angina pectoris, Heart failure, Arrhythmias (high-grade Mobitz II or third-degree atrioventricular block, symptomatic ventricular arrhythmia, supraventricular arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation), symptomatic bradycardia, newly recognized tachycardia, orthostatic intolerance), Conduction defects, Hypertension, Cardiomyopathy, Valvular heart disease (severe aortic stenosis, symptomatic mitral stenosis), Pulmonary vascular disease, Controlled arrhythmias (presence of implanted pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators)
Published Date: 1996 Mar 15 (revised 2007 Oct)
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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ACC/AHA guidelines for the management of patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction

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Conditions: ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
Published Date: 1996 Nov 1 (revised 2004 Jul; addendum released 2008 Jan)
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 guidelines for management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force and the European Society of Cardiology

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Conditions: Ventricular arrhythmiasSudden cardiac death
Published Date: 2006 Sep 5
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 guidelines for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation. A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association and the European Society of Cardiology

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Conditions: Atrial fibrillation
Published Date: 2001 Oct (revised 2006 Aug 15)
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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ACC/AHA/HRS 2008 guidelines for device-based therapy of cardiac rhythm abnormalities. A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines Writing Committee to Revise the ACCAHANASPE 2002 Guideline Up

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Conditions: Cardiac rhythm abnormalities requiring cardiac pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) devices including:Sinus node dysfunctionAcquired atrioventricular (AV) blockChronic bifascicular blockAV block following acute myocardial infarctionHypersensitive carotid sinus syndromeNeurocardiogenic syncopeBradycardia or syncope following cardiac transplantationArrhythmias associated with neuromuscular diseases sleep apnea syndrome or cardiac sarcoidosisLong QT syndromeTachycardiasAtrial fibrillationSevere systolic heart failureHypertrophic cardiomyopathyCongenital heart disease
Published Date: 1998 Apr (revised 2008 May 27)
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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ACC/AHA/SCAI 2005 guideline update for percutaneous coronary intervention

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Conditions: Coronary artery disease including:Asymptomatic ischemia or Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) class I or II anginaCCS class III anginaUnstable angina/non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)Ischemia (early or late) after coronary artery bypass graft
Published Date: 2001 Jun (revised 2005; addendum released 2008 Jan)
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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ACCF/AHA 2007 clinical expert consensus document on coronary artery calcium scoring by computed tomography in global cardiovascular risk assessment and in evaluation of patients with chest pain. A report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation an

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Conditions: Coronary heart disease (CHD)Chest pain
Published Date: 2000 (revised 2007 Jan 23)
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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Acute coronary syndromes

Category: Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine
Conditions: Acute coronary syndromes/acute myocardial infarction
Published Date: 2005 Nov 29
Published by: American Heart Association

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Adult basic life support

Category: Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine
Conditions: Cardiac arrest
Published Date: 2005 Nov 29
Published by: American Heart Association

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Advanced life support

Category: Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine
Conditions: Cardiac arrest (cardiorespiratory arrest)
Published Date: 2005 Nov 29
Published by: American Heart Association

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AHA/ACC guidelines for secondary prevention for patients with coronary and other atherosclerotic vascular disease: 2006 update

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Conditions: Coronary artery diseasePeripheral arterial diseaseAtherosclerotic aortic diseaseCarotid artery diseaseOther atherosclerotic vascular disease
Published Date: 2006 May 16
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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Defibrillation: 2005 International Consensus Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations

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Conditions: Cardiac arrestVentricular fibrillation
Published Date: 2005 Nov 29
Published by: American Heart Association

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Detection of chronic kidney disease in patients with or at increased risk of cardiovascular disease: A science advisory from the American Heart Association

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Conditions: Cardiovascular disease (CVD)Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Published Date: 2006 Sep 5
Published by: American Heart Association,National Kidney Foundation

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Diet and lifestyle recommendations revision 2006: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association Nutrition Committee

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Conditions: Cardiovascular disease
Published Date: 2006 Jul 4
Published by: American Heart Association

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Dietary recommendations for children and adolescents: a guideline for practitioners consensus statement from the American Heart Association

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Conditions: Atherosclerotic heart diseaseCardiovascular disease and risk factors including dyslipidemia hypertension diabetes mellitus physical inactivity and obesity
Published Date: 2005 Sep 27
Published by: American Heart Association

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Drug therapy of high-risk lipid abnormalities in children and adolescents: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association

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Conditions: High-risk lipid abnormalities defined as: primary and secondary conditions associated with extreme lipid abnormalities or conditions with an underlying high risk of premature cardiovascular disease and accelerated atherosclerosis whereby the presence and severity of lipid abnormalities may further exacerbate that risk
Published Date: 2007 Apr 10
Published by: American Heart Association

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Evidence-based guidelines for cardiovascular disease prevention in women: 2007 update

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Conditions: Cardiovascular disease (CVD)Coronary heart disease (CHD)Other forms of atherosclerotic/thrombotic cardiovascular disease such as cerebrovascular disease and peripheral arterial diseaseNote: Acute management of vascular disease in the periprocedural or immediate posthospital settings and of valvular heart disease is covered in other American heart Association (AHA) guidelines. Management of heart failure atrial fibrillation for stroke prevention and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors during pregnancy is beyond the scope of the present document.
Published Date: 2004 Feb (revised 2007 Mar 20)
Published by: American Heart Association

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First aid. 2005 International Consensus Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations

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Conditions: Any medical condition or injury that requires first aid including:Medical emergencies (asthma anaphylaxis)Cervical spine injuriesSevere bleedingWounds and abrasionsThermal burnsMusculoskeletal injuries (fractures sprains contusions)Dental injuries (tooth avulsion)Snake bitesCold injuries (hypothermia frostbite)Poisoning (toxic exposure chemical burns ingested poisons)
Published Date: 2005 Nov 29
Published by: American Heart Association

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Guidelines for the early management of adults with ischemic stroke. A guideline from the American Heart Association

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Conditions: Acute ischemic stroke
Published Date: 2007 Apr 12
Published by: American Heart Association,American Stroke Association

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Guidelines for the management of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage in adults -- 2007 update: a guideline from the American Heart Association

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Conditions: Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage
Published Date: 2007 Jun
Published by: American Heart Association,American Stroke Association

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Implementation strategies for emergency medical services within stroke systems of care. A policy statement from the American Heart Association

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Conditions: Stroke
Published Date: 2007 Sep
Published by: American Heart Association,American Stroke Association

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Influenza vaccination as secondary prevention for cardiovascular disease. A science advisory from the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology

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Conditions: InfluenzaCardiovascular disease (CVD)
Published Date: 2006 Oct 3
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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Neonatal resuscitation: 2005 International Consensus Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations

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Conditions: Neonatal asphyxiationCardiopulmonary arrest (cardiac arrest)
Published Date: 2005 Nov 29
Published by: American Heart Association

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Overweight in children and adolescents: pathophysiology, consequences, prevention and treatment

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Conditions: OverweightObesity
Published Date: 2005 Apr 19
Published by: American Heart Association

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Pediatric basic and advanced life support. 2005 International Consensus Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations

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Conditions: Cardiopulmonary arrest (cardiac arrest)
Published Date: 2005 Nov 29
Published by: American Heart Association

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Percutaneous coronary intervention and adjunctive pharmacotherapy in women: a statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association

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Conditions: Fatal and nonfatal ischemic complications in acute myocardial infarction and high-risk acute coronary syndromes (ACS)Note: Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are defined as unstable angina (UA) or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)
Published Date: 2005 Feb 22
Published by: American Heart Association

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Physical activity and exercise recommendations for stroke survivors

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Conditions: Stroke
Published Date: 2004 Apr 27
Published by: American Heart Association,American Stroke Association

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Physical activity and public health in older adults: recommendation from the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association

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Conditions: General health
Published Date: 1995 (revised 2007 Aug)
Published by: American College of Sports Medicine, American Heart Association

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Physical activity and public health: updated recommendation for adults from the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association

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Conditions: General health
Published Date: 1995 (revised 2007 Aug)
Published by: American College of Sports Medicine, American Heart Association

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Practice standards for electrocardiographic monitoring in hospital settings: an American Heart Association scientific statement from the Councils on Cardiovascular Nursing Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease in the Young

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Conditions: Conditions for which electrocardiographic monitoring is appropriate including arrhythmia myocardial ischemia and QT prolongation
Published Date: 2004 Oct 26
Published by: American Heart Association

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Prevention of infective endocarditis: guidelines from the American Heart Association

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Conditions: Infective endocarditis
Published Date: 1997 (revised 2007 Jan)
Published by: American Heart Association

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Prevention of premature discontinuation of dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with coronary artery stents

Category: Cardiology, Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Surgery
Conditions: Coronary artery diseaseIschemic cardiovascular events associated with coronary artery stents (e.g. stent thrombosis myocardial infarction death)
Published Date: 2007 Jan
Published by: American Heart Association

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Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in nursing practice: focus on children and youth

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Conditions: Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Published Date: 2007 June
Published by: American Heart Association

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Primary prevention of ischemic stroke: a guideline

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Conditions: Ischemic stroke
Published Date: 2006 Jun
Published by: American Heart Association,American Stroke Association

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Recommendations for blood pressure measurement in humans

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Conditions: Hypertension including: Isolated systolic hypertensionIsolated systolic hypertension of the youngIsolated diastolic hypertensionWhite-coat hypertension or isolated office hypertensionMasked hypertension of isolated ambulatory hypertensionPseudohypertensionOrthostatic or postural hypotension
Published Date: 2005 Jan
Published by: American Heart Association

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Recommendations for physical activity and recreational sports participation for young patients with genetic cardiovascular disease

Category: Cardiology, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Pediatrics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Preventive Medicine, Sports Medicine
Conditions: Genetic cardiovascular diseases (GCVDs) including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) Marfan syndrome and the ion channel diseases including long-QT syndrome (LQTS) Brugada syndrome and catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT)Note: Other uncommon familial conditions such as dilated cardiomyopathy or certain congenital heart malformations such as atrial or ventricular septal defect and mitral valve prolapse have not been specifically addressed here. However it is possible to draw reasonable inferences from the recommendations presented and to extrapolate generally to these and other conditions.
Published Date: 2004 Jun 8
Published by: American Heart Association

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Recommendations for the standardization and interpretation of the electrocardiogram

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Conditions: Any disease/condition requiring the use of an electrocardiogram (ECG) including but not limited to:Acute coronary syndromesIntraventricular conduction disturbances and arrhythmiasElectrolyte abnormalities particularly of serum potassium and calciumGenetically mediated electrical or structural cardiac abnormalitiesConditions treated with antiarrhythmic and other drugs
Published Date: 2007 Mar 13
Published by: American College of Cardiology Foundation, American Heart Association

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Role of noninvasive testing in the clinical evaluation of women with suspected coronary artery disease

Category: Cardiology, Family Practice, Internal Medicine
Conditions: Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Published Date: 2005 Feb 8
Published by: American Heart Association

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Stroke 2005 International Consensus Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations

Category: Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Neurology
Conditions: Acute ischemic stroke
Published Date: 2005 Nov 29
Published by: American Heart Association

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Use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs: an update for clinicians. A scientific statement from the American Heart Association

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Conditions: Musculoskeletal symptoms or other conditions requiring nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) therapyCardiovascular disease or increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Published Date: 2007 Mar 27
Published by: American Heart Association

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