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Story md.com: Heart Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn about the different types of heart diseases, and what you can do to try to prevent them.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Fast Stats a to Z: Hypertension

For Students 9th - 10th
Statistical data provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This site offers US figures on hypertension, its prevalence and who it generally affects. Other data can be downloaded.
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Texas Heart Institute

Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Congenital Heart Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource defines congenital heart disease and offers information on many types.
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Texas Heart Institute

Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Congenital Heart Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines congenital heart disease and offers information on many types. Also speculates on possible causes for fetal heart conditions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Circulatory Diseases: Overview of Heart Failure

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit overview provides information about heart failure. This information is intended for college students who are taking courses in the health and medical fields.