- "Atherosclerosis and Stroke." Together to End Stroke. American Stroke
Association, 16 Sept. 2014. Web. 14 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/LifeAfterStroke/
HealthyLivingAfterStroke/UnderstandingRiskyConditions/
Atherosclerosis-and-Stroke_UCM_310426_Article.jsp>. This is a website
sponsored by both The American Heart Association and The American Stroke
Association. It's primary focus is on stroke education and prevention. I am
using this source in my project to provide a definition for Atherosclerosis
. It provides insight for my paper because Atherosclerosis is a common type
of heart disease. As part of the heart health section, one important piece
is discussion of heart disease and wheat can happen if you don't take care
of your heart.
The article has current information because it was last updated in
September of 2014. The intended audience is the general public or anyone
wanting to learn about heart disease and stroke in hopes of preventing it.
The article was written by the organization, so there is no single author
listed and no contact information provided for one. The content is purely
fact, so there is no evidence of bias or emotion. The organization is very
clear, and the information is supported by evidence. The purpose of this
article and this website is to educate those willing to read about heart
disease and stroke. The pieces of evidence provided were the most valuable
part of this source. - "Cardiomegaly." Clinical Cases. The University of Michigan Medical School, n.d.
Web. 14 Jan. 2015. <http://www.med.umich.edu/lrc/coursepages/m1/
anatomy2010/html/clinicalcases/cardiomegaly/cardiomegaly.html>. This web
article is a clinical case done at the University of Michigan Medical
Center. It provides information about cardiomegaly and diagnosing
cardiomegaly by plain film and CT scan. I plan to use the information on
this website to give a definition for cardiomegaly. This will be of use to
my research because the information describes the consequences of not
taking care of your heart.
I am unable to tell the currency of this clinical case because it is not
dated. The intended audiences are the medical student at the university or
anyone wanting to learn about cardiomegaly, what it looks like, and how it
can be detected. There are no authors listed, but this is a school funded
website. The information must have been published by a professor at the
medical school with just qualifications. There is no bias in this article.
It is simply giving information based on evidence and findings of this
clinical case. This shows that the content is backed up by evidence. The
purpose of the writing is to teach medical students and the public about
cardiomegaly. The most valuable parts of this source are the pictures of
scans that help the reader visualize what the words are saying. - "Cardiomyopathy Information." Cardiomyopathy Association Website. The
Cardiomyopathy Association, n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2015.
<http://www.cardiomyopathy.org/index.html>. This website is sponsored
by The Cardiomyopathy Association. It includes information on the heart
disease itself, "Cardiomyopathy in the Young," "About Us," "Supporting Us,"
"Campaigning," "News," "Conferences and Information Days," supporting
groups, and contact information. I am using the information on this website
to give a definition for cardiomyopathy and giving examples of the
different types of cardiomyopathy. This is helpful because it shows readers
the consequences of not taking care of your heart.
The information page does not contain a published or revision date, so I
am unable to determine the currency. The website's intended audiences are
supporters of cardiomyopathy and those impacted by the heart disease. No
authors are listed, so I cannot provide background, experience, or contact
information for any. There is no evidence of bias or emotion in the
information provided. The content was readable, the organization was very
clear, and the information was supported by evidence. The purpose of this
writing is to inform and teach. The most valuable information was the
information on all the different types of cardiomyopathy. - Center for Disease Control & Prevention. US Department of Health and Human
Services, 29 July 2011. Web. 1 Oct. 2014. <http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/
ss/ss6008.pdf>. Included on this page is an introduction to
cardiac arrest surveillance, methods, results, and a professional
discussion. The document offers many valuable statistics based on research
and experience. I can use this information, especially the statistics, to
convince my audience why they should care about heart health and CPR. There
are also a lot of visuals included that are easier for a public audience to
understand. These will help me communicate the information so that my
audience will understand.
This specific article and data report is from the summer of 2011, but the
website is updated frequently. The intended audience is mainly the
medication community including cardiologists and other medical professions
that deal directly with the heart. Although a small portion of the
information appears to be on the opinion side rather than fact, that small
amount is backed up be lots of careful research by qualified individuals.
There are numerous authors cited all of which have as least an MD or PhD.
The doctors of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention are all noted
as authors. This page does not include any advertisements. The information
is not biased because it has all been carefully tested and and calculated
by many physicians. The purpose of this document is to inform the medical
world about the survival rates of CPR and how they can be improved. The
most valuable part of this source was its statistics. - The Human Heart. The Franklin Institute, n.d. Web. 4 Jan. 2015.
<http://learn.fi.edu/learn/heart/>. This website, sponsored by the
Franklin Institute, provides information about "The Human Heart." It is a
small website with few links that serves to give fairly rudimentary
information. It covers topics on "Heart Function," "Development,"
"Structure," and "Health." I will use this information in my project to
describe the purpose of the heart in the human body (along with beating
statistics). This information is helpful to make people realize how much
work the heart does involuntarily and appreciate their natural
pacemaker.
The material from this website was published somewhere between 1996 and
2015. An exact date is not given, therefore the currency of the information
cannot be determined. The intended audience is the general public or anyone
looking to hone their knowledge of the human heart. The works are not
attributed to any specific author, but it is the website of an institution.
The articles were written by teachers. An institute email is given as an
author's contact. There is no evidence of any particular bias or emotion
contained in this website. The information is all supported by the
evidence, and it was clear and organized. The purpose of this website is to
educate the public about the structure and necessary health of the human
heart. It is intended to inform and educate. The statistics given in the
article "Home: Where the Heart Is" provided me with the most valuable
information. - "Keep Your Heart Healthy." healthfinder.gov. National Health Information Center,
25 Nov. 2014. Web. 7 Jan. 2015. <http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/
Category/health-conditions-and-diseases/heart-health/
keep-your-heart-healthy#the-basics_1>. This particular website primarily
serves to promote health in all areas. It contains information on "Heart
Health," "Health News," "Health Care Reform," and "Related Resources." The
site even has a personal health finder where you can see what you can do to
stay healthy. This website is useful to me because it has a particular
focus on heart health. I am using this source in my project to show the
importance of diet and exercise in heart health.
The material published on this website was last updated on November 5,
2014. Every article on the website is dated. The intended audience is the
general public or anyone looking to improve their health. No authors are
listed, but the website is sponsored by The American Heart Association.
There is no contact information for any authors, but there is for the
publisher. There is no evidence of bias or a particular point of view that
colored the content. The content was clear, organized, and the information
was all supported by evidence. The purpose of the website is to promote
global health and persuade people to be more health conscious. - Mahar, Ann Marie. "Circulation." Anatomy & Physiology Class. Rutland High School
Rutland, VT. Oct. 2013. Speech. This material is part of a notes packet
from an anatomy and physiology class. The title of the notes is
"Circulation." It contains information about the anatomy of the heart, the
diseases of the heart, blood vessels, blood pressure, blood vessel
disorders, and vein and artery identification. This information will serve
as framework for my project. it will be helpful in sections about the
heart, heart health, and heart diseases.
The information was presented in October of 2013, therefore it is current.
The intended audience is the students in the class. The author is and AP
teacher with a college teaching degree. There is no contact information
given in this particular notes packet. There is no particular point of view
because the information is intended for educational purposes. They are
simply facts, and the content seems to be reliable. The purpose of these
notes is to educate students on circulation. The most valuable parts of
this source are the detailed diagrams that are very easy to understand. - Ornato, Joseph P., MD, and Mary M. Hand, MSPH, RN. "Warning Signs of a Heart
Attack." Circulation. 131st ed. Vers. 1. American Heart Association, Inc.,
n.d. Web. 8 Jan. 2015. <http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/104/11/
1212.full>. This website consists of a collection of journals and
information about the author's of the journals. The particular journal I am
interested in is titled "Warning Signs of a Heart Attack." This journal
contains the following information; "Who is at Risk," "Learn the Signs,"
"Heart Attack Warning Signs," "Call 911," Questions You'll Likely Be Asked
in the Emergency Department," "Test to See if You're Having a Heart
Attack," "Remember: Don't Delay," "Plan Ahead." From this source, I am
using the information about heart attack signs in my project. The purpose
is to increase awareness of the signs. I am using this information because
sudden cardiac arrest can occur after a heart attack.
The material included in this journal is current because the information
was updated January 6, 2015. The intended audience is anyone interested in
learning about heart attacks, if they are at risk, and the signs. One
author is a medical doctor, and the other is a registered nurse. There is
extended contact information for each author. There did not seem to be any
evidence of bias, particular points of view, or weakness. The purpose of
this journal is to inform the public on the importance of knowing heart
attack signs. Lives can be saved if people know the signs of a heart attack
and who is at risk. - Vermont. Dept. of Education. Guidance for Implementation of Vermont Act 151
(2012). 151st Gen. Assem. N.p.: Vermont Agency of Education, 2012.
Print. Act 151 is a law that was passed "requiring cardiovascular care
instruction in public and independent school." This Vermont state
government document includes the law itself as well as guidance for
implementing it. The law states that every Vermont public and independent
school system must provide their students with training in which they must
demonstrate proficiency. This is now a part of education quality standards.
I can use this in my action plan to persuade the health department of the
importance of implementing this course information.
The material in this article is fairly current because the law was put in
place in 2012, but the document was updated in October of 2014. The
intended audiences are the school administrators and educators. The authors
of this document are law makers and health professionals from the American
Heart Association and the American Red Cross. There are no bias or
weaknesses in this document. It is an official document that has been
thoroughly written and edited. The purpose of this law, like all others, is
to provide a safe environment. Law makers thing it is important to inform
students about CPR and educate them on recitation practices. - Washington. Leg. Senate. HB 1556 - 2013-14. 63rd Legislature S. 1556. N.p.:
n.p., 2014. Print. This bill was passed in the state of Washington in 2013
in response to the growing number of out of hospital cardiac arrests. It
requires the initiation of sudden cardiac arrest education in Washington
schools. The bill states that bystander CPR can double or triple survival
rates therefore they have set this new curriculum as part of the new
graduation requirement. I am using this in my project to show that many
other states are passing similar education bills because of the importance
of CPR education. It will serve to justify my action plan.
This material is very current because the bill was passed in 2013. The
intended audiences are the school boards and school health departments in
the state of Washington. The bill was published by the house of
representatives, but there is no contact information. The information is
not bias because it is simply stating a new law that will be followed. The
content was readable, organized, and clear. The purpose of this bill is to
educate students of CPR and save lives. It is simply an informative text to
report a new education standard. - American Heart Association. American Heart Association, Inc., n.d. Web. 28 Sept.
2014. <http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/>. This source provides me with
extensive information about the heart. They offer many links to articles
they sponsor. Many of these articles are written by doctors and
researchers. Common information found on this website includes; "Getting
Healthy," "Conditions," "Healthcare/ Research," and "CPR & ECC."
Basically, any background knowledge you want to know about the heart, it's
health, and CPR can be found on this website. I am using this information
in my project to give background information on basic understanding of the
heart, the steps one could take to improve their heart health, explanation
of heart attacks and cardiac arrests, and standard CPR instruction. This
will be helpful in explaining scientific concepts to viewers.
The material published on this website is current because everything on
The American Heart Association website was updated within a couple months.
The information is fairly recent because the 'News' tab contains
information within the past few days. The intended viewing audience is the
general public or anyone interested in learning about the heart.
There are no listed authors on main articles just foundations and
associations. Some of the more specific research articles have listed
authors that often have at heart an MD.The content is not opinion because
it is based upon research. The funded initiatives of the association serve
as many of their sources. There is no emotion or bias based on the
language.The information in the articles is fact because it is all backed
up by medical research. The purpose of this website is for education. The
most valuable art of this source was the information given about CPR.