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You may be interested
to know more about cardiology in general. Below you will find a selection
of links to websites with resources which may prove useful.
British
Hypertension Society
The British Hypertension Society provides a medical and scientific research
forum to enable sharing of cutting edge research in order to understand
the origin of high blood pressure and improve its treatment.
British
Heart Foundation
The aim of the British Heart Foundation is to play a leading role in the
fight against disease of the heart and circulation so that it is no longer
a major cause of disability and premature death.
British
Cardiovascular Society
The British Cardiovascular Society was established in 1922, and is a charitable
body. The majority of our membership are UK cardiologists and cardiac
surgeons, but also includes other doctors and healthcare professionals.
The Society is involved in education, the setting of clinical standards
and research into heart and circulatory diseases. This website is designed
both for BCS members and for all those interested in cardiology.
European
Society of Cardiology
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) represents more than 45,000 cardiology
professionals across Europe and the Mediterranean. Its mission is to reduce
the impact of cardiovascular disease in Europe.
World
Heart Federation
The World Heart Federation is a non governmental organisation dedicated
to the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease around the world.
Royal
College of Physicians
The Royal College of Physicians is a registered charity that aims to ensure
high quality care for patients by promoting the highest standards of medical
practice. It provides and sets standards in clinical practice and education
and training, conducts assessments and examinations, quality assures external
audit programmes, supports doctors in their practice of medicine, and
advises the Government, public and the profession on health care issues.
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