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9780929661124

Johns Hopkins White Papers 2003 : Coronary Heart Disease

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  • ISBN13:

    9780929661124

  • ISBN10:

    0929661125

  • Edition: 9th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2002-02-01
  • Publisher: Univ Health Pub
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Summary

Because coronary heart disease (CHD) affects 12 million Americans, res earchers are constantly trying to identify lifestyle changes, medicati ons, and surgical procedures that can help prevent or treat this disea se. We look at the risk factors for developing CHD, and advances in th e management of this condition.

Table of Contents

Causes of Coronary Heart Disease
2(4)
Symptoms and Complications of Coronary Heart Disease
4(8)
Angina, Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction), Congestive Heart Failure, Rhythm Disturbances (Arrhythmias)
Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease
12(9)
Diagnosis of Coronary Heart Disease
21(4)
Electrocardiogram (ECG), Exercise Stress Test, Thallium Stress Test, Dobutamine Echocardiography, Coronary Angiography, Electrophysiology Studies, Blood Markers of a Heart Attack
Diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure
25(3)
Echocardiography
Lifestyle Measures to Prevent and Treat Coronary Heart Disease
28(7)
Cigarette Smoking, Dietary Fat, Sodium and Potassium, Dietary Fiber and Soy Products, Antioxidants, Physical Activity, Weight Control, Alcohol, Stress Reduction, Homocysteine
The Benefits of Lowering Cholesterol Levels
35(3)
Medications to Prevent or Treat Coronary Heart Disease
38(9)
Lipid-Lowering Medications, Antihypertensive Medications, Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Drugs, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Antianginal Drugs
Revascularization for Angina
47(9)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, Other Procedures To Improve Myocardial Blood Supply, Bypass Surgery vs. Angioplasty
Treatment of Unstable Angina
56(1)
Treatment of Heart Attack
57(3)
Thrombolytic Therapy, Emergency Angioplasty/Bypass Surgery, Risk Stratification, Recovery and Rehabilitation
Treatment of Complications of Heart Attack
60(6)
Congestive Heart Failure, Rhythm Disturbances (Arrhythmias)
Heart Transplantation
66(1)
Cardiac Rehabilitation
67
In-Hospital Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation
Chart: Lipid-Lowering Drugs
40(8)
Chart: Antianginal Drugs
48(14)
Chart: Drugs for Congestive Heart Failure
62(8)
Glossary 70(3)
Health Information Organizations and Support Groups 73(1)
Leading Hospitals for Cardiovascular Medicine 74(3)
Reprint 77

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