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9781886039834

Coronary Heart Disease A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

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    9781886039834

  • ISBN10:

    1886039836

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-04-01
  • Publisher: Addicus Books
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Summary

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common and serious diseases in the United States, affecting 12 million Americans. This new edition addresses the concerns of those diagnosed with CHD, giving the most up-to-date and concise information regarding the disease and its treatment options. With the right medical treatment and lifestyle changes, those who suffer from CHD can live healthier and happier lives. Chapters explain how cholesterol affects the heart, what medical tests are needed, how medications work, what is involved in an angioplasty or bypass surgery, and how to spot the warning signs of a heart attack.

Author Biography

Barry M. Cohen, MD, is a senior interventional cardiologist who practices with Associates in Cardiovascular Disease and is the former president of the New Jersey Society of Interventional Cardiology. He lives in Springfield, New Jersey. Bobbie Hasselbring is an award-winning health writer who has authored or coauthored more than a dozen books on health and psychology, including Before You Call the Doctor and Women's Home Remedy Health Guide. She is a former senior editor for Medical Self-Care and has been recognized twice by the American Heart Association for her writing. She lives in Beavercreek, Oregon.

Table of Contents

Forewordp. vii
Acknowledgmentsp. ix
Introductionp. 1
Understanding Coronary Heart Diseasep. 3
Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Diseasep. 13
The Cholesterol-Coronary Heart Disease Connectionp. 25
Symptoms of Coronary Heart Diseasep. 33
Women and Coronary Heart Diseasep. 46
Getting a Diagnosisp. 56
Medications for Coronary Heart Diseasep. 82
Angioplasty, Stents, and Bypass Surgeryp. 103
Treating Coronary Heart Disease with Lifestyle Changesp. 125
Alternative Treatmentsp. 148
Glossaryp. 161
Resourcesp. 170
Indexp. 175
About the Authorsp. 189
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