The NHLBI developed the DCI for patients and the public. The DCI contains health information, written in plain language, on diseases, conditions, and procedures related to:
- Heart diseases
- Lung diseases
- Blood diseases
- Sleep disorders
We continue to add new information to the DCI. When complete, the DCI will contain information on over 300 diseases and conditions. Registered users will receive email notices when new information is added.
The DCI provides users with three ways to find information:
- Search
- A to Z index
- Browse by category (heart, lung, blood, and sleep)
The information on each disease, condition, or procedure is written in sections like:
- Definition
- Other Names
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Living With
- Summary
Each section is on a separate page and linked by a "Menu" with each section on the left-hand side of each page. The "Menu" enables users to go directly to the section they want. Users may browse each section and print each page as usual. Users may also select the "Print All Sections" option at the bottom of each page to put all sections in one document for printing, saving, or mailing to a friend.
We developed the DCI mainly for patients and the public. If you are a health professional, we hope that you will recommend the DCI to your patients. The NHLBI also has information for health professionals. Health professionals may visit the "Clinical Guidelines" and "Health Information" sections on the NHLBI Web site for appropriate information. |
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