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Patient Educational Materials

The patient is the most important member of the medical team, and we believe that a well-educated patient will allow us to provide the best possible medical care to him or her. To that end, whenever we can, we provide our patients with educational materials that will help them understand their condition or proposed therapy. Below is a list of materials that may help any patient with concerns regarding their health.

Canadian Drugs -- Information about buying drugs from Canada Canadian Drugs
Gout Diet -- Gout is a painful type of arthritis in which diet can help control long-term flare-ups. This diet describes those things to avoid and to encourage. Gout Diet
The DASH Diet - A good start-up diet that has been shown to improve blood pressure. DASH Diet
Your Best Weight -- Weight control is very important for most people, especially diabetics. This table will help you estimate your "health weight". Your Best Weight
Potassium and your Food -- A list of foods with HIGH potassium for patients who need to control the total potassium in their diet Potassium
Mediterranean Diet -- A palatable diet that has been shown to improve survival in patients with heart disease Mediterranean Diet
Your Overall Health -- This checklist will tell you all the things you need to do to help you live longer and feel better. Your Overall Health
Your Heart Health -- If you have blockages in your heart arteries, or any other artery in your body, this checklist will tell you the things you need to do for longer and healthier life. Your Heart Health
Nitroglycerin -- The use of sublingual nitroglycerin in patients with Angina

Nitroglycerin

Marfan's Syndrome -- Diagnostic criteria for Marfan's Syndrome with link to AHA guideline on diagnosis of genetic cardiovascular disease.

Marfan's Syndrome

NCEP Report -- The National Cholesterol Education Program 2004 update with more stringent LDL cholesterol recommendations.

NCEP Guidelines

   

 

High Desert Heart Institute       12780 Hesperia Road, Victorville, California 92395          Phone (760) 241-2270          FAX (760) 241-4081