The Sheldon Short Guide to Heart Attacks

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death, however, a heart attack isn't a death sentence, thanks to improved treatments and increased awareness. This short, reassuring book shows how combining drugs and lifestyle changes can help you survive - and prevent - heart attacks. Topics incl [...]
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Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death, however, a heart attack isn't a death sentence, thanks to improved treatments and increased awareness. This short, reassuring book shows how combining drugs and lifestyle changes can help you survive - and prevent - heart attacks. Topics include:* The anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system* Risk factors for heart attack* Causes of heart attacks* Symptoms in men, women, and the elderly* Why rapid treatment helps you survive* Prognosis and the prospects of living a normal life* How you and the doctor can increase the chances of survival