Library of Resources for Heart Disease Effective Health Care Program Sign up: EHC Inside Track newsletter email updates The AHRQ Library of Resources for Heart Disease offers important research updates and educational information to help with the management of diseases and conditions. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women, with an estimated economic burden of $298 billion. 1 Below are resources to help explore and compare a variety of heart disease treatment options.Resources for CliniciansResources for Consumers Resources for CliniciansResearch Reports:Medication Adherence InterventionsComparative Effectiveness of Treatment of Women with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)Noninvasive Technologies for the Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease in WomenDietary Supplements in Adults Taking Cardiovascular DrugsVenous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Orthopedic SurgerySelf-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring: Comparative EffectivenessAdjunctive Devices for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary InterventionComparative Effectiveness of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs), Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (ARBs), and Direct Renin Inhibitors for Treating Essential Hypertension – An Update of the 2007 ReportComparative Effectiveness and Off-Label Use of Recombinant Factor VIIaComparative Effectiveness of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers Added to Standard Medical Therapy for Treating Stable Ischemic Heart DiseaseComparative Effectiveness of Lipid-Modifying AgentsComparative Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial FibrillationComparative Effectiveness of Management Strategies for Renal Artery Stenosis: 2007 UpdateComparative Effectiveness of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Coronary Artery DiseaseClinician Summaries: Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Orthopedic SurgeryAdjunctive Devices in PCI To Remove Thrombi or Protect Against Distal Embolization in Patients With ACSEffectiveness of Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring in Adults With HypertensionACEIs, ARBs, or DRI for Adults With Hypertension Utilization and Clinical Data on In-Hospital Off-Label Uses of Recombinant Factor VIIa Adding ACEIs and/or ARBs to Standard Therapy for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease: Benefits and Harms Treating Cholesterol With Combination Therapy Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial FibrillationManagement of Atherosclerotic Renal Artery StenosisTop of PageCME/CE Activities:Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Orthopedic SurgeryComparative Effectiveness Research: Noninvasive Technologies for the Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease in Women Dietary Supplements in Adults taking Cardiovascular Drugs: A Comparative Effectiveness Review Adjunctive Devices for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Self-Measured Blood Pressure MonitoringACEIs, ARBs, or DRI for Adults With HypertensionUpdates on the Treatment of Essential Hypertension: A Summary of AHRQ's Comparative Effectiveness Review of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, and Direct Renin InhibitorsUpdates on the Comparative Effectiveness of Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Therapies for Essential Hypertension: A Feedback-Based Learning ActivityAHRQ's Comparative Effectiveness Research on Angiotensin-Directed Therapies for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease: Applying the Results in PracticeSummary of AHRQ's Comparative Effectiveness Review of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers Added to Standard Medical Therapy for Treating Stable Ischemic Heart DiseaseAHRQ’s Comparative Effectiveness Research on Lipid-Modifying TherapiesComparative Effectiveness of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Angiotensin II-Receptor Blockers Added to Standard Medical Therapy for Treating Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease and Preserved Left Ventricular Systolic FunctionManagement of the Patient with Stable Ischemic Heart Disease and Preserved Left Ventricular Systolic FunctionComparative Effectiveness of In-Hospital Off-Label Use of Recombinant Factor VIIa vs. Usual CareSlide Library:Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Orthopedic SurgeryAdjunctive Devices for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary InterventionSelf-Measured Blood Pressure MonitoringACEIs, ARBs, or DRI for Adults With HypertensionComparative Effectiveness of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Angiotensin II-Receptor Blockers Added to Standard Medical Therapy for Treating Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease and Preserved Left Ventricular Systolic FunctionManagement of the Patient with Stable Ischemic Heart Disease and Preserved Left Ventricular Systolic FunctionEffectiveness and Off-Label Use of Recombinant Factor VIIaTop of Page Resources for ConsumersConsumer Summaries:Preventing Blood Clots After Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery or Surgery for a Broken Hip: A Review of the Research for AdultsMeasuring Your Blood Pressure at Home: A Review of the Research for AdultsChoosing Medicines for High Blood Pressure: A Review of the Research on ACEIs, ARBs, and DRIs“ACE Inhibitors” and “ARBs” To Protect Your Heart?Treating High Cholesterol: A Guide for AdultsRadiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Guide for AdultsRenal Artery Stenosis TreatmentsPodcasts:Lowering Risk of Heart Failure or Heart AttackTreating High CholesterolSelf Blood Pressure Monitoring – Consumer GuideChoosing Medicines for High Blood PressureTreating High CholesterolHigh Blood PressureHeart HealthTreating Stable Coronary Heart DiseaseTreating High Cholesterol (60sec)Advice Columns:Focus on Heart HealthTreating High CholesterolComparing Blood Pressure MedicinesWhat You Need to Know about Blood Thinner PillsTop of PageSpanish-language Consumer ResourcesSpanish Consumer Summaries:Cómo medir la presión arterial en casa: Revisión de la investigación para adultos Cómo escoger medicamentos para la presión arterial alta: Revisión de las investigaciones sobre IECA, BRA e IDRGuía para pacientes que están en tratamiento de una cardiopatía coronaria estableTratamientos para el colesterol alto: Guía para adultosAblación con radiofrecuencia para tratar la fibrilación auricular: Guía para adultosTratamientos para la estenosis de la arteria renal: Guía para el consumidorSpanish Podcasts:Comparación de medicamentos para la presiónPastillas que diluyen la sangre - AHRQ lanza nuevo video para consumidoresCómo prevenir y tratar la formación de coágulosOpciones para medirse la presión arterial en casaAprenda a medirse la presión arterial en casaSalud del corazónSalud cardiovascularTratamientos para el colesterol altoLos anticoagulantes pueden salvarle la vida, pero tenga cuidadoVideos:Los coágulosManténgase activo y saludable con los diluyentes de la sangreTomar un medicamento diluyente de la sangre: SANASpanish Advice Columns:¿Tiene la presión alta?Comience el 2011 con un buen colesterol AHRQ's Effective Health Care Program is a leading resource for evidence-based, patient-centered outcomes research on chronic diseases. AHRQ is providing this library of resources for health professionals and consumers to help them compare and discuss treatment options in order to make more informed decisions and improve the quality of their health care. These resources are the latest in a series of AHRQ's growing library of free English and Spanish-language publications that review the scientific evidence on various health conditions so consumers and clinicians can work together to learn more about the benefits and risks of different treatment options. These free AHRQ resources can be downloaded from this site or ordered by contacting the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse at AHRQPubs@ahrq.hhs.gov. When ordering, use the publication number and the code AHRQ C-01, which will expedite the ordering process.Top of Page1. NHLBI Fact Book 2011Back to Main PageContinue to other resources on:CancerChronic DiseasesDiabetesMental HealthSpanishWomen’s Health Current as of December 2012 Internet Citation: Library of Resources for Heart Disease: Effective Health Care Program. December 2012. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/clinicians-providers/ehclibrary/heart/reslibheart.html
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