AMI - Other Resources

As part of AMI's commitment to educating patients and consumers, we have reviewed a number of online resources that you may find helpful.

The list below is not meant to be all-inclusive or replace information provided by your personal physician. Rather, it is meant as a starting point for gathering information before you make a decision about procedures or tests. An AMI physician has reviewed each site on this list.



	Although there are many sites which contain excellent health information, not all sites do. Here are some tips for making sure you read reputable clinical information. 1. Ask your physician to provide a list of the health and medical sites he or she recommends. Your physician's recommendation typically means the clinical information is accurate and up-to-date. 2. Determine if the site follows the principles outlined by the Health on the Net Foundation. You'll find these at: www.hon.ch/ 3. Consider the source. Reputable healthcare institutions -- such as Mayo Clinic or Johns Hopkins University -- will likely only publish scientifically proven, physician-reviewed material on their sites. Make sure the sponsoring organization is recongnizable and/or credible in the medical community.

Radiology Info

Launched by the Radiological Society of North America and American College of Radiology, this site includes current and accurate information on radiologic science and procedures. How the procedures are performed, what you might experience, how to prepare for the exams, and an extensive glossary of terms are just some of the information you will find here.

Society for Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology-Consumer Information Center

www.scvir.org/patient

Includes information and breaking news about advances in interventional radiology, and a variety of conditions that can be treated by interventional radiologists. The site also includes a directory of interventional radiologists across the country.

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

www.jvir.org/

A leading journal that provides coverage of the newest techniques and clinical applications of vascular and interventional radiology. This journal is peer reviewed, meaning that physicians, prior to being published, review all articles.

Legs for Life

www.legsforlife.org

Legs For Life™ is a national screening program for peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The organization is dedicated to improving cardiovascular health.

Aunt Minnie

www.auntminnie.com

A professional resource for radiologists as well as for patients. The site includes a "case of the day," breaking news in radiology, and a good deal of other helpful information.

Fibroid Corner

www.fibroidcorner.com

Managed by Delaware Valley Imaging Radiology (a private physician practice), this site offers a variety of information about diagnostic and interventional radiology, as well as new research in the field of radiology. The site also includes an online video and patient comments about specific procedures.

Boca Radiology Group

www.bocaradiology.com

Boca Radiology Group in Palm Beach, Florida manages this site, which includes descriptions of various procedures, information about how to prepare for an exam.

Although there are many sites which contain excellent health information, not all sites do. Here are some tips for making sure you read reputable clinical information.

1. Ask your physician to provide a list of the health and medical sites he or she recommends. Your physician's recommendation typically means the clinical information is accurate and up-to-date.

2. Determine if the site follows the principles outlined by the Health on the Net Foundation. You'll find these at: www.hon.ch/