Links & Resources
If you are looking for more information about da Vinci Surgery, minimally invasive procedures, patient support sites or other relevant and reliable medical information, we hope you find it in the links provided below.The following external resources are provided as an information service only. Information contained herein does not constitute medical advice and is in no way warranted by the provider to be complete or accurate. Intuitive Surgical makes no judgment about the providers of these pages and is not responsible for the accuracy and/or completeness of the information contained herein.
Cardiothoracic Resources
American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200002
The AHA is a national voluntary health agency whose goal is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
American Heart Association - HeartHub
http://www.hearthub.org/
HeartHub is the American Heart Association’s patient portal for information, tools and resources about cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF)
www.crf.org
The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) is an independent, academically focused non-profit organization dedicated to improving the survival and quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease through research and education.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/index.htm
The NHLBI goals are to 1) prevent, diagnose, treat and cure heart and blood vessel and lung and blood diseases, and sleep disorders and 2) provide a safe and adequate blood supply for the nation.
Heart Valve Surgery
http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-valve-help-learning-information.php
This website was designed to support the patient or caregiver through the entire heart valve surgery process - from diagnosis to recovery. Its goal is help patients manage the opportunities and potential pitfalls of heart valve surgery through patient success stories and tips to enhance the patient's recovery.
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci® System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.