Knowledge is the most important tool that anyone can employ to protect himself or herself against cardiac disease. Learning about the heart, heart disease and its diagnosis and treatment, and how to live a more heart healthy lifestyle is essential to attaining and maintaining good cardiac health.

Whether a patient’s or family’s educational needs extend to basic knowledge of the cardiovascular system or are limited to specifics about particular procedures or medications, the healthcare professional at the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute encourage those coping with cardiovascular health issues to take advantage of learning resources. This webpage includes links to several online informational resources.