Synopses & Reviews
Cardiovascular disease causes more deaths than cancer, accidents, and infections combined. This timely book explains what the cardiovascular system does, how it works, what happens when it becomes diseased, and what can be done to fix it. Therapeutic options-treatment without an operation, a catheter-based procedure, or major surgery-are explained in detail, and a patient's right to choose treatment options is emphasized. The growing epidemic of diabetes is also discussed in detail. Also included is the Better Life Diet, a seven-day menu plan for eating for a healthier heart.
Review
"This is a gem of a book. Clearly written and profusely illustrated, it sustains an easy and informative approach, in terms that can be well understood . . . All Americans should read this book." (Dr. David Robinson, National Institutes of Health)
About the Author
Lester R. Sauvage, M.D., is a clinical professor of surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine and is the author of Better Life Diet and The Open Heart. He is the founder of the Hope Heart Institute, a world-renowned cardiovascular research and education facility. He lives in Seattle, Washington.