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The startling truth is, one American dies of heart disease every 33 seconds—almost one million deaths each year—and almost one in four Americans has one or more types of heart disease. However, it’s also true that it is possible to prevent, treat, and even reverse heart disease—and this plain English guide shows you how!
Heart Disease For Dummiesis for anyone who has been diagnosed with a form of cardiovascular disease, knows someone who has, or who wants to learn more about staying heart healthy and preventing the disease. Leading cardiologist Dr. James Rippe delivers the scoop on the many different forms of heart disease (including angina, heart attacks, arrhythmias, strokes, heart failure, and other cardiac conditions) as well as the latest research, diagnostic techniques, treatment procedures, and medications. You’ll discover how to:
- Recognize the risk factors and warning signs of a heart attack
- Determine if you h ave heart disease
- Distinguish between angina, heart attack, and stroke
- Maximize your cardiac function
- Find a good doctor and handle a managed care plan
- Reverse heart disease through diet, lifestyle changes, and medications
Like the millions of others living with heart disease, you want to take an active part in managing your health and feeling better fast. This easy-to-follow guide explains how heart disease affects the body and shows you the steps you can take—along with your doctor—to improve your quality of life. With the expert advice, simple diagrams, and valuable tips in this book, you’ll:
- Keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight under control
- Understand the common drug and medical treatments available for treating heart disease
- Draw on the mind/body connection to reduce stress
- Interpret the risk factors you can control (physical inactivity, hypertension, tobacco use) and the ones you can’t (heredity, age, gender)
- Form a true partnership with your doctor
- Explore cardiac rehabilitation programs
- Decide if alternative therapies are right for you
Featuring heart-healthy recipes and a list of resources to help smokers quit the habit,
Heart Disease For Dummiesis an indispensable resource for living well with this manageable condition.
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Manage cholesterol, high blood pressure, and weight
Get the facts, reduce your risk, and improve your heart health
You can live well with heart disease. This plain-English guide explains the various forms of the disease and reveals how you can control and treat it or prevent it altogether. You get up-to-the-minute coverage of the latest diagnostic tests, medications, and surgical procedures, as well as advice on eating healthy and reducing stress.
Praise for Heart Disease For Dummies
"Outstanding! A must-read for anyone interested in preventive medicine in general, and in heart disease prevention in particular."
Richard S. Irwin, MD, Professor of Medicine and Director of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care
"Required reading for anyone with a history of heart disease or a family tree that has heart disease in it."
Joseph S. Alpert, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of Arizona, Department of Medicine
Discover how to:
- Assess your risk factors
- Identify the symptoms of a heart attack
- Ensure you receive quality medical care
- Change your lifestyle to manage heart disease
- Prepare tasty, heart-healthy meals
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The Healthy Heart For Dummies explores that most vital organ -- the heart -- and explains why you need to care for it. This book also helps you design a personal lifestyle based on proper nutrition, physical activity, weight management, and mind/body connections to both prevent and control heart disease. It includes a section describing the latest tests and procedures used in evaluating heart health and problems, which help you make decisions on treatment options. As an added bonus, the author, James M. Rippe, M.D., has conferred with the world's top chefs to offer you 35 great tasting and heart-healthy recipes.
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"For yourself and for your family, please read this book!" Joan Lunden "This is the best book you can read on heart health." Art Ulene, M.D. Praise for The Healthy Heart For Dummies
® "Outstanding! A must-read for anyone interested in preventive medicine in general, and in heart disease prevention in particular." Richard S. Irwin, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Director of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care "Required reading for anyone with a history of heart disease or a family tree that has heart disease in it." Joseph S. Alpert, M.D., Professor of Medicine, University of Arizona Department of Medicine "Dr. James Rippe understands hearts and people. If you want more out of life, this is a must-read." Donna Hanover, Broadcast Journalist
Your guide to preventing and managing heart disease!
Dozens of great-tasting recipes from the world's top chefs!
In this friendly guide, renowned cardiologist Dr. James Rippe shows you how to outsmart heart disease and other cardiac ailments with simple changes in your daily life. From diet to exercise to meditation, this is your must-have reference for heart disease care and prevention.
Discover how to: Eat right for optimal heart health Develop a heart-healthy exercise program Choose the right physician Explore the latest treatment options Understand common cardiac tests and procedures
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About the Author
James M. Rippe, M.D., is an associate professor of cardiology at Tufts University Medical School and the director of both the Rippe Health Assessment at Celebration health and the Center for Lifestyle Research. He is also the author of several award-winning fitness books.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
PART I: The Heart and Heart Health.
Chapter 1: Heart Health and You.
Chapter 2: Anatomy and Destiny: The Heart and Cardiovascular System.
Chapter 3: Life's Risky Business: Minimizing Your Risk of Coronary Heart Disease.
PART II: The Healthy Heart Lifestyle Plan.
Chapter 4: Nutrition for a Healthy Heart.
Chapter 5: Personal Nutrition: Designing Your Own Menu.
Chapter 6: Exercise and the Heart: Keep It Pumping.
Chapter 7: Planning Your Personal Heart Healthy Exercise Program.
Chapter 8: Heart and Soul: Mind/Body Connections, Stress Reduction, and Cardiac Health.
PART III: Preventing Heart Disease: The Big Four.
Chapter 9: Combating High Blood Pressure to Reduce Your Cardiac Risk.
Chapter 10: Controlling Cholesterol.
Chapter 11: Stamp Out Smoking!
Chapter 12: Overcoming Obesity: Healthy Weight Loss.
PART IV: Understanding and Controlling Heart Disease.
Chapter 13: Tests and Procedures: When Each Is Used and What They Tell Us.
Chapter 14: Coronary Artery Disease, Angina, and Unstable Angina.
Chapter 15: Heart Attack!
Chapter 16: Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Chapter 17: I Got Rhythm: The Heart's Electrical System.
Chapter 18: Heart Failure.
Chapter 19: Other Cardiac Conditions.
Chapter 20: Reversing Heart Disease: Hope or Hype?
Chapter 21: Alternative Therapies: Are They for You?
Chapter 22: Working with Your Doctor: The Rules of Engagement.
PART V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 23: Ten Myths about Heart Disease.
Chapter 24: Ten Great Heart-Healthy Foods.
Chapter 25: Ten Cardiac Signs and Symptoms: Which Are Worrisome and Which Are Not.
Chapter 26: Ten Secrets of Long-Term Success.
Appendix: Heart-Healthy Cookbook: Great Heart-Healthy Recipes by America's Leading Chefs.
Index.
Book Registration Information.