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You Can Stop Heart Disease--

While heredity plays a great role in a person's disposition to heart disease, biology can be overcome with the right foods and dietary supplements. USA WeekendNew York Times bestselling author Jean Carper--America's most trusted source of cutting edge nutritional advice--now provides all the information you ned to lower the risk of heart disease and its debilitating consequences. The Miracle Heartreveals the most current findings available on the remarkable powers of food, vitamins, minerals, and natural remedies that have been shown to prevent, treat, and even reverse heart disease. here is everything you need to know about:

• vitamins E, B, and C
• beta carotene, calcium, coenzyme Q-10
• the benefit of superfoods such as fish, garlic, avacados, and strawberries
• eggs and cholesterol
• the benefits of tea
• the secret of olive oil
• and much more.

Customer Reviews (4)

Great Book on Heart Disease, Best for the Price Also
I have read more than a half dozen books on reversing or preventing heart disease and this is one of my favorites.Don't let the low price or original publication date throw you.Everything I read is mirrored in other more recent books and the author throws in some additional insights of her own.

I am a health care professional, and I ordered two dozen of these books and loan them out to patients and have had nothing but complements.

Other highly recommended books include my favorite 'Track Your Plaque, and any of Joel Fuhrman's Books.See a more complete review of mine of many of the books under a book called 'The Cure for Heart Disease'.

Outstanding
It's hard to imagine finding more value for a few bucks than Jean Carper's various books, including 'Miracle Heart'.So I've given a couple dozen of these to friends, relatives, and employees.Because of this book, my wife & I have been on about 5 grams of citrus pectin per day (chapter 12) for a year and a half plus other recommendations longer.My dad & brother already have stents, and my wife's mother died of complications from strokes.We recently had our hearts scanned for hard plaque and both came up totally clean.Co-incidence?

Jean Carper's style is to usually cover one subject per chapter and reference the original research sources.Although I might like it a little more brief, I think she says enough to cover the subject without being too verbose.She covers a few or several subjects, puts a cover on it and goes to print.

We have serveral Carper books as well as another 50 health books.I think Jean Carper is one of the best sources in our library.Is this book perfect?Absolutely Not.Is it Outstanding? Absolutely Yes.Read it for what is there, not for what is not there.

In addition to diet and exercise!
I understand the points of the previous reviewer. As a journalist, Carper might have included information from the studies he/she is referring to.However, I believe that those who are buying books like Miracle Heart arebecause they are already monitoring their diet and exercise to keep theirhearts healthy.Supplements do just that: supplement what we are alreadydoing.Co-Q10, ALA, HGH etc are not to replace choosing to exercise to eata healthy diet.I took Carper's information as a means to supplement whatI am already doing.My parents are taking Co-Q10 as part of their array ofsupplements and are feeling healthier.They get their supplements from asite called PapaNature because it offers documentation, a variety of brandsand door to door service.

very informative
This book summarizes much of the latest research on prevention of cardiovascular related diseases.The author covers almost all (forgot, e.g. "melatonin") of the bases in relating the latestdevelopments in diet related heart disease prevention, and as such I foundit an excellent informative book.The author reports the studies, theresults, the recommendations and the dosages relating to supplementation ofvitamins, minerals, some herbal products, omega 3, etc. etc.The bookcontains new information that I believe has yet to be widely disemminated.. I discern the same weakness in this book as in much of the currentinformation on diet, to wit, how to combine allinto a single plan oftreatment.The author might have reported to us that studies have yet tobe done on how these divergent benefits of supplements can beadvantageously and safely combined, but instead omitted any suchdiscussion. Additionally, and I note this as another suspected weaknessin my mind of the medical work currently being done on diet, it seems thatall of the information is coming out of what I consider to be highlysuspicious "population" studies, as opposed to research onindividuals( ormonkees) on the chemical effects on a single individual ofsupplementation.If I am going to take 1000 grams of vitamin C per day, Iwould like to know the immediate and long term chemical effect, as opposedto knowing that 6000 people lowered their risk of heart attack by 19% by sotaking.And, then, immediately after reading the book, what do we get butone study concludingthat excess C contributes to, rather than prevents,the problem.But as an educational tool this is a very fine effort! ... Read more

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From a top cardiologist-simple stress-reduction techniques to prevent and reverse the four major kinds of heart disease

The 15 Minute Heart Cure shows how stress can harm our cardiovascular system and offers practical, easy ways to dispel stress naturally, without spending a lot of time or money. It explains the stress-heart disease connection for the four major types of heart disease-heart attack, arrythmia, congestive heart failure, and cardiac valve disease-and equips you with the author's proven BREATHE technique to help you stop stress in its tracks.

• Teaches the BREATHE (beginning, relaxation, envision, apply, treatment, heal, end) technique to help you heal and protect your heart
• Gives you specific stress-reducing breathing and guided imagery exercises you can do anywhere, anytime
• First book by a leading cardiologist on the stress-heart disease connection-Dr. Kennedy is the former director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and director of Inpatient Cardiology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, San Rafael, CA and the current medical director of Preventive Cardiology and Wellness, Marina Del Rey Hospital, Marina Del Rey, California, and member of the Board of the American Heart Association
• Includes real-life case examples from the author's extensive clinical experience.

Don't let stress hurt your heart. Unleash the healing benefits of The 15 Minute Heart Cure and discover the wonderful sense of focus and calm it will bring to your life. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

The story of the blind man retold
There are hundreds of books on Amazon about heart disease as well as stress reduction and the relaxation response.Some, like Dean Ornish's, are quite comprehensive and integrative in their approach to the problem.Others are overly narrow, stressing just one of the usual three legs of the tripod of diet, exercise, and stress.Then there are books that zoom in on one narrow aspect of their already narrow approach (the 2 currently most popular books concentrate on diet, though Esselstyne's "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" emphasizes abstinence from all fats, dairy, even fish and flax while Sinatra's "Reverse Heart Disease Now"-- with its advocation of CoQ10 and numerous non-prescription vitamins--comes close to making a pill junkie out of the afflicted).

It's a little like the old Indian tale of the blind men who are asked to determine the precise nature of an elephant by feeling it--each coming to a valid but necessarily limited and partial conclusion.Jennings and Kennedy's book acknowledges all three legs of the tripod but emphasizes stress reduction through exercise, relaxation, guided imagery and a simple breathing technique.To readers familiar with Herbert Benson's relaxation response and the numerous books it has spawned, this will be familiar ground.No doubt even readers without a representative collection of heart books are likely to "speed read" all of the statistics and anecdotal examples that the authors have collected in order to substantiate the claim that their approach is proven and useful and to "justify" a book devoted to a few basic techniques--a 15-minute cure--that may already be common wisdom to many readers.

Still, a book with a highly marketable title and hyperbolic sub-title(the sick are often as impatient and anxious for a quick read and simple and complete cure as the healthy) is unlikely to mislead those readers who choose to pick it up.Familiar and repetitive some of the information may be, but books such as this have a way of being read and then forgotten.Like the Sunday sermon, even the reader who is familiar with the "message" needs to be reminded of it from time to time, the greater the number of doctors, specialists, preachers, cheer-leaders the better.So in one sense it's good, especially for those of us who have lapsed in our programs and ourformer good intentions, that books on the subject of heart disease and lifestyle changes keep appearing.

The book is easily recommendable, and would make a good Kindle download (though some of us might wish that the price were reduced by another 20% for such a comparatively fast read).The advice is well-taken, the exercises within the reach of virtually everyone, and, unlike some books promoting mega-doses of arginine and other exotic chemicals, vitamins and herbs, this one cannot possibly do the reader who follows its prescriptions any harm.

Excellent story telling to make a point of better living
The authors do a tremendous job of describing how our heart works and what to do to keep it working at maximum.Very interesting.

A 15 Minute Walk would be better
I found this book to be disappointing.I read it, tried the exercises, and found myself frustrated because I really wanted to feel de-stressed...but wasn't.The book is replete with anecdotes about the author's interactions with various patients, and I felt that most of it was redundant.The main B-R-E-A-T-H-E exercise may be valuable to some and could have been taught in one simple chapter without the rest of the chatter.

Really bad service
I nver recieved the book, have no idea where it is.I will never buy anything from Amazon again

What a great stress and heart helper
Dr. Kennedy has got it right.Dr Sarno and the mind over body technique has helped me with back pain and now Dr Kennedy has taught me how to reduce stress and reduce my blood pressure.This is so easy to do and so relaxing, give it a try.
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Clinical studies show that cardiovascular intervention does not prevent heart attacks or prolong life in stable patients with coronary artery disease ... so why are more than 1.5 million angioplasties and coronary bypass surgeries done annually in the United States alone? In The Great American Heart Hoax, esteemed cardiologist Michael Ozner, author of The Miami Mediterranean Diet, reveals groundbreaking truths about what actually helps prevent and reverse heart disease and what isn't worth the money or risk.

Discover disturbing realities from a cardiologist about the billion-dollar cardiovascular intervention industry. While a minority of patients may benefit from surgery, Ozner uncovers that the majority can employ much simpler methods, such as diet, exercise and medical therapy to achieve better results--without stents or surgery. Most important, The Great American Heart Hoax provides a 10-step program to improve your heart health and reduce your risk of heart disease. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (12)

a good book of information
Since my blood pressure has been up I've been concerned about what "natural" things I could start using instead of prescription drugs. Several items were mentioned that I am now using. My blood pressure isn't normal (according to WHO?) yet but it is down 25 points in about 6 weeks! I call that good news and the book does help.

A very troubling book
I'm a practicing Internist, Board certified with about 30 years experience. While I agree entirely that coronary disease can be reversed by a natural approach including a very low saturated fat diet, stress management and exercise, Dr. Ozner's ridiculing of the medical profession is to be, well, ridiculed. I recently saw a a lady on whom I did a stress test and found it to be grossly abnormal. Cardiac cath showed over 90% blockage of 2 vessels, and stenting was successfully done, resulting in complete opening of both vessels. If the cardiologists and I had recommended Dr. Ozner's lifestyle approach and she wound up with a heart attack and died we'd all have wound up in court, sued to our necks. A friend of mine had an abnormal stress test, 95% blockage in one major vessel, stented, and then had a normal stress test, for the first time in years.

The medical profession uses solid data in its work. Coronary bypasses have not been proven to be useless, as Dr. Ozner claims. Since the advent of stents, bypass work is now limited to blockages of the left main coronary artery (the widow maker, it is called) and multiple blockages that cannot possibly be stented. What Dr. Ozner is doing is subjecting the entire cardiology profession to needless ridicule, and his poor advice to patients to completely avoid stents or bypasses, amounts to poor judgment bordering on malpractice. It ought to be between a patient and his/her Cardiologists and Internists to make an approach to management.

Dr. Ozner's approach is not new. We need to combine the interventional strategies along with lifestyle changes. http://www.heartattackproof.com/ is Dr. Esselstyn's web site; he has shown dramatic reversals of coronary blockages with dietary intervention: severely limited animal and dairy fat intake. (he didn't talk about smoking cessation in his book, though) Dr. Dean Ornish has shown similar results also. Elimination of anger and hostility is an important part of management as well as smoking cessation.

I do recommend the work of Dr Ornish and Esselstyn and others, but Dr. Ozner's book is something I would have my patients avoid because I'm afraid they would decline a potentially life-saving procedure right when they need it. Yes he does cover the full spectrum of factors that contribute to heart disese, and yes, a mediterranean diet is very heart-healthy, but a chronically hostile person isn't going to get much benefit from it. So the approach to heart disease is most certainly multi-faceted, and a comprehensive approach is required. And intervention when needed is an essential part of heart disease management. I believe Dr. Ozner has picked out only the studies that show no benefit of bypasses or stents and not quoted the ones that do show benefit.

Raja Bhat

A Heart Health "How to" manual...
Read and heed the excellent information in this book and you will
not end up being "sold" unnecessary surgery and procedures, or exposed
to dangerous radiation.This is a comprehensive manual on how to live a heart healthy life.

Excellent Book!
This is an excellent book.I was actually told about it by a patient who had recently had by-pass surgery.Like many, he wasn't told of the research that is in this book.He wishes he had read the book first.The book is well-written, and can be understood by lay people.This country could save billions if only this research and suggested diet was understood.

Stop Being So Dogmatic--Health Isn't All About The Mediterannean Diet, Dr. Ozner!
Dr. Michael Ozner is obviously passionate about this subject and provides some interesting food for thought in terms of the subject of heart health. Unfortunately, he is so dogmatic in his belief that the Mediterranean diet is so far superior to all others that his thinking is completely jaded. He ignorantly blasts away at healthy low-carb diets by describing them as a "fad" diet devoid of any long-term data to support them.

On pages 101-102, Dr. Ozner goes through a laundry list of health conditions you will supposedly suffer from if you go on a low-carb regimen-none of which have happened to me in the five plus years I've been eating this way. Do yourself a favor, Dr. Ozner! Open your mind to the idea that the world of diet and health doesn't revolve exclusively around the Mediterranean diet alone! ... Read more

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Ranked as the #1 heart hospital in America eleven years running by U.S. News & World Report, Cleveland Clinic is also world-renowned for its life-saving medical breakthroughs, including bypass surgery. The hospital performs more open-heart surgeries and transplants than any other hospital in America. Now, emphasizing prevention, it has teamed with cookbook authors Bonnie Sanders Polin and Frances Towner Giedt to create the most complete and easy-to-follow plan yet for preventing heart disease: Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook.

Polin and Giedt have developed outstanding recipes that taste too good to be good for you (but are), ranging from Cajun Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Pineapple Salsa to Chipotle Chicken and Corn Tamale Pies, All-American Meatloaf, and even New York-Style Cheesecake. The authors also provide a week's worth of menus for each of three caloric plans to take the guesswork out of eating from morning to night.

With this guide handy, there’s no irksome hunt for answers to heart-related diet and fitness questions. Just turn the pages to find:

• How many eggs can be safely consumed per week

• Lists of foods rich in omega-3 oils and tips on avoiding mercury in fish

• Ideas for healthy snacks under 200 calories

• Strategies for eating out

• Why fiber is the key to good nutrition

• How to choose the healthiest protein–and the facts on soy

• The latest findings on alcohol

• How using a pedometer can keep you out of a gym

• How to calculate a healthy body weight

• How to keep kids fit and cope with finicky eating habits


Backed by the reputation of Cleveland Clinic, this all-in-one guide is the easy, enjoyable way for Americans to care for their hearts and live longer, healthier lives.

Customer Reviews (5)

Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Cookbook
Even though I haven't made any recipes from this one, the beginning chapters on diet, exercise and changing your lifestyle are invaluable.Very good information.
I purchased this for a friend who had to have 2 stents put in and she loves it!

Solid food information
I was tuned into this book by an article in Diabetic Living Magazine. The draw was about the 40 heart healthy foods and how to incorporate them into your diet. I tracked down this book. Where else? On Amazon. I ordered it. It arrived just as expected. The book is not a fancy full of photos book. Rather small green type...a little hard to read. But as I review it, I find it has the authority of experience of the Cleveland Clinic and the expertise of authors form the prestigious Joslin Diabetic Center. As a person who is on the edge for diabetes and heart disease, I love to be fully equipped with the best information I can to maintain my current health.

Very good cookbook and info
We really like the Cleveland Clinic's Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook. I got it for our whole family to use because my husband has recently been diagnosed with high cholesterol at the age of 31, a shock to all of us with him being at such a young age.

I remembered recently reading about this cookbook in the Cleveland Clinic's heart surgery ICU after my father's open heart surgery in early August. The recipes are very good and are not too complicated to make. We have enjoyed the recipes and have been surprised at the wide variety of food we can all have in a healthy heart diet. Everyone can benefit from lowering their cholesterol so our whole family including our young children are keeping to this type of diet (a refreshing change from typical kid fare such as mac and cheese and chicken fingers).

The biggest thing that I remember about my father's 6 week stay at the Cleveland Clinic, was how much he enjoyed their food. This cookbook was an easy choice for us because of what my father had to say about the food there. Sadly he passed away 3 weeks after coming home, we are also using this cookbook as a tribute to him.

Less Than Anticipated
Following our recent stay at the Cleveland Clinic I was impressed by all communications and printed matter coming out of the Clinic.The Cleveland Clinic Cookbook certainly promised to offer a concise roadmap of how to cook heart healthy fare,however, once I began reading and leafing through its contents I was surprised to see that it was not all it was cracked up to be.The first recipe I selected turned out alright, however, the directions were not concise and oddly enough the very pages on which the book is printed are not of good quality so that if you happen to spill something while cooking or even just dampen the page it seeps through (they must have used a light weight paper stock in a move toward economy?) so, to my utter surprise, this book is less than expected. Perhaps it might be wise to skip this volume and search the many other options available for good heart healthy fare....

A culinary wealth of savory, 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes that would grace any family meal or celebratory dining event.
Showcasing more than 150 superb recipes, the "Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide And Cookbook" is the collaborative effort of experienced cookbook authors Bonnie Sanders Polin and Francis Towner Giedt, and the medical experts at the Cleveland Clinic's highly respected Heart & Vascular Institute. More than just another cookbook designed for 'heart healthy' dining, the "Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide And Cookbook" is also a compendium of sound, practical, professional advice on reshaping the modern American lifestyle so as to enhance cardiovascular health and physical well-being. From Salmon Mousse; Warm Arugula with Polenta Croutons and Mozzarella Cheese; and Linguine with Spicy Broccoli and Portobello Mushrooms; to Grilled Black Sea Bass over Summer Vegetables with Japanese Dressing; Asian Chicken Wraps; Curried Lentils and Cauliflower with Cucumber Raita; and Orange Upside-Down Cake, the "Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide And Cookbook" offers a culinary wealth of savory, 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes that would grace any family meal or celebratory dining event. ... Read more

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People from the Indian subcontinent (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) have some of the world's highest rates of diabetes and heart disease. This is true even when they have low levels of traditional risk factors such as cholesterol. Even non-smoking Indian vegetarians under the age of 40 who exercise regularly may be at high risk.For the first time, the authors of this groundbreaking, deeply researched book tell you why. They also tell you how you and your family - working with your physician - can prevent, manage and even reverse this dangerous but treatable killer.Check out www.cadiresearch.com for a free download of Chapter One of the book! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

The best book for heart problem and to pervent heart problem !!

I have Heart Problems I gota Difibillator implanted in me, i have conjutive heart failure, im in need of a heart transplant, so that tell u im very sick, but yet My Doctor, gave me infromation about this book, Now how many Doctor give there patients in formation that might talk away there there care !!. this book is Great it tell how to eat right for the heart and it explan every thing u want to know about your heart problem . or any heart Problems. I Recommend this book to anyone with heart problem or to provent heart problem.


Mike PIcart

Excellent Practical book on Heart disease
Post heart attack I bought or borrowed numerous books on heart disease. This book has information that is scattered over many sources and so is a nice addition to the literature on heart disease and would be very valuable to anybody who wants to understand their disease and manage it or try to avoid getting it. It does a good job of explaining the current understanding of heart disease development, and several practical steps one can take to avoid getting the disease or manage it if one has it.While one focus of the book is the much higher than normal incidence ofheart disease in South Asians in reality it is an excellent read for just about anybody.It does a very nice job of summarizing a great deal of research and highlights the Indian specific risk factors and appropriate medical responses.Much of the data is backed up by references to the medical literature that one can consult if one so desires (so much of the book is evidence based rather than anecdotal in nature).As an example of the obscure data that is hard to find but is included in the book is a quantification of expected benefit from several lifestyle & theraputic changes likes loosing weight or lowering LDL or quitting smoking etc.

How To Beat The Heart Disease Epidemic among South Asians by Dr. Enasand Sudesh Kannan Phd
"How To Beat The Heart Disease Epidemic among South Asians" by Drs. Enas A Enas, MD and Sudesh Kannan, Phd, is very well researched and a very clearly written guide not only for South Asians, but for all of us who want to live a higher quality of life our entire lifetime.This wonderful guide will be a fund of useful knowledge for my wife and I for years to come. Enas and Kannan have delivered a great gift to all of us seeking the latest knowledge on how to live healthy lives with lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol which leads to a healthy heart. If the great knowledge in this book is followed by the readers they will become healthier and happier and remain so throughout thier lives. I have recommended this book to Dr. Sanjay Gupta of CNN.I highly recommend it to anyone of any race, culture or ethnic group. My compliments to the authors. Colonel Joseph M. Blair III US Army RetiredUS Masters Swimmer Age 63

A must read for all South Asians
Dr. Enas has compiled his enormous knowledge and expertise, based on his extensive clinical background and research onheart disease during last three decades, into a single book. It convinces, even the skeptics, the deeply troubling, at the same time not very well understood problem of the twin epidemics of heart disease and diabetesamong the people worldwide and particularly among the South Asian population. It discusses with great clarity as towhy South Asians should be tested and treated differently.This excellent book by an very well known cardiologist in the field of heart disease among the South Asians, written ina easily understandable language, is a must read for all South Asians in diaspora as well as in their native land.

How to Beat the Heart Disease Epidemic Among South Asians
Very informational book-ideal for medical and non-medical audience. Details on research and the statistics adds to the value of the book. Wish there was a workbook for people to keep a track of their life style changes and the benefits. Loved the recipes and nutritional information. Highly recommend it to South Asians in America and also in their native countries. ... Read more

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Would you like to save yourself the indignity, inconvenience and foul taste of modern diet fads?Are you sick and tired of frittering away your money on heart medications that leave you feeling more wretched than ever?Do you spend frequent, precious hours jogging or pounding away at the gym?And despite all of this effort, are you still fatter and weaker than you want to be?

Then it’s time to abandon the Modern Gospel of low-fat food and long-duration exercise as a path to heart health. We need the very opposite, says Al Sears, M.D. in The Doctor’s Heart Cure.According to Dr. Sears, heart disease continues to be America’s biggest killer – and obesity has reached epidemic proportions – because of the fad for low-fat diets and despite aerobics.

Your heart’s salvation lies in reengineering the diet and exercise habits of our hunter-gatherer ancestors to fit our modern culture. What does this entail?To build a strong and resilient heart, says Dr. Sears, engage in brief, explosive bouts of intense exercise. Consume a diet rich in high quality fat, pasture-fed meat, free-range dairy, wild-caught fish and liberal helpings of low-glycemic fruits and vegetables. Avoid grain-based starches as best you can. And take appropriate supplements to counteract the nutritional deficiencies of modern produce.

As Director of The Center for Health and Wellness, an integrative medicine and anti-aging clinic in south Florida, Dr. Sears has used this plan to help more than 15,000 patients successfully reverse heart disease, build stronger hearts, manage their weight and abandon their heart medications. In The Doctor’s Heart Cure, for the first time, Dr. Sears reveals his entire, proven program, so you too can safely build an impregnable heart.

Discover:
Why starches - not fat - are the villains behind heart disease
Why traditional "cardio" may be harmful to your heart
Why cholesterol does not cause heart disease
The real reasons obesity has been skyrocketing in America
How the PACE exercise program puts you on the fast track to heart health — in less than 20 minutes a day
How to enjoy a diet rich in fat and animal protein — while strengthening your heart
How The Doctor's Heart Cure makes it easier-than-ever to reach and maintain your ideal bodyweight
Why heart disease continues to be America’s biggest killer
Why the conventional approach to heart disease fails
The three key principles for building heart health
The new paradigm for healing heart disease and achieving heart health
How to rediscover your natural diet
What our ancestors really ate
The link between heart attacks and other health problem
How AGEs accelerate the aging of the heart — and how to control them
Why long-duration exercise is a waste of your time, and can actually cause other health problems
Why "downsizing" you heart could you be setting you up for premature death
How to increase your heart’s horsepower
How to improve your cholesterol ratios
How maintain healthy testosterone levels
The heart attack risks from long-distance running
How to shed more fat with interval exercise
Why endurance exercise encourages fat production.
Why PACEtm may help you live longer
The most important predictor for chronic heart failure
How to build muscle mass with effective interval workouts
The tragic consequences of the cholesterol drug campaign
The health benefits of higher cholesterol for the elderly
How to remove plaque from your arteries
The truth about cholesterol drug research and the incidence of heart disease
The many health dangers of statins – and the healthier, cheaper alternatives
Why heart medications can make your symptoms worse — and the safer alternatives
Why you should say "no" to nitrate-based cardiac drugs, if you can — and the safe, natural alternatives
Why you need to beware of beta blockers
How to assess your heart health
How to protect yourself from the "sinister killer" homocysteine
The link between hi ... Read more

Customer Reviews (47)

Enlightening Information
The Information is this book will OPEN anyones eyes...Dr. Sears gives information most Doctors don't understand-and sometimes dont want to understand-because they are to conditioned to think otherwise-...Bottom line is traditional healthcare...and traditional "Heart care" and exercise- fall short ...WHY ?...read this book...The Information (Research) in this book does NOT come from Dr. Sears..he is simply writing about it (Thankfully)--Although -he does offer info on how this research benefits his patients..this information and research has been around for decades,...DECADES people !...The real question is not "Does this information work "..but--"Why don't MORE doctors know about this ??" ...Harvard School of medicine has KNOWN about this information for years..and has research to PROVE it....Dr. Sears has just written a book about it..and tells you WHY it works with his patients...The Supplements are nutritional supplements(Added to diet)...He explains what is most important to take and WHY...Is he anti-Drug ? NO !!..he Knows drugs can and do save lives...But when a person's body is out of Crisis..How do they go about rebuilding it ?...and WHY ...Dr. Sears is against the abuse of Pharma Drugs...which is all to common in our Healthcare System...The information in this book is USED in other countries and has been FOR YEARS !( ex. Coq10 Ubiquinol form)..For Heart ENERGY...and healthy organs etc....None of the supplements have side effects..except a better feeling body...I have recommended this book to people, friends and family that have had heart issues, health issues,..or are just looking to get more fit and healthy....and everyone is happily surprised to find they feel better,..if not great- in a short amount of time... The information in this book..Must read for ANYONE- especially thosewho HAVE tried everything,..those looking for another way--and those KNOWING there "Has to be another way"...Thankfully someone has written about it.

This Book Saved My Pal, Roger's Life.
I live in Mexico, and a friend of mine had severe heart failure.He went to the Arizona Heart Hospital, where he was told to get his affairs in order.I lent him this book, he followed the advice for heart failure, and recovered.The edema went away.The shortness of breath went away.And he is back at work, and getting married.
I recommend the book..and the merchant who sent quickly.

The Doctors Heart Cure
Arrived on time, in perfect condition and what a great book, just what we were looking for!

Interesting
I bought this book because it was mentioned in one of my mothers many (but very interesting) natural health newsletters. I'm working my way through but personally dont typically read this type of information and am finding it hard to get through all the "study" work. But continue to go through it as I am in strong agreement with the over all summary of the book written in the natural health newsletter which was a large amount of exercise is actually stressful to the body and produces the same chemical reaction in the body as stress. By adding a small amount of exercise each day that is equal to approximately the same amount of "natural" exercise we would get if we were not sitting at our desks all day is truly what the body needs to work properly.

Great information
I am very pleased with the informaion in this book from Dr. Sears.My husband having had a 5-bypass over 13 years ago and being told to be prepared to be on the table w/in 10 years again, we have done everything natural that we could find in the library and over the internet.We are very careful w/exercise, diet and common-sense issues.We are following much of the advice within this book and feel it will add to our books that we use for our overall heart health.Thank you DeniseJ. ... Read more

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Infants, children and adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD) are a challenge to manage and an ever-increasing number are reaching adulthood.

CHD is one of the most important topics in cardiology today, yet this book is the only clinically-orientated monograph devoted exclusively to ventricular function and blood flow as it relates to CHD. It is essential that not only pediatricians, pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and cardiac anesthesiologists familiarize themselves with all the nuances of this branch of pediatrics, but that family practitioners, internists, adult cardiologists and intensivists do so as well.

Written by a distinguished panel of cardiologists, bioengineers, physiologists, and clinical investigators, Ventricular Function and Blood Flow in Congenital Heart Disease is an extensive and comprehensive presentation of the key aspects of this branch of CHD.

This textbook can be used as both a learning tool and reference, or as a springboard to further study in the field. ... Read more

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Finally, a resource that takes full advantage of modern technology. In a major advance for pediatric cardiology, this text/DVD set covers ultrasound physics; laboratory set-up; a protocol for a standard pediatric echocardiogram; quantitative methods of echocardiographic evaluation, including assessment of diastolic function; in-depth coverage of congenital cardiovascular malformations; acquired pediatric heart disease; and topics of special interest, such as 3D echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and fetal echocardiography.

Amazon-Exclusive Q&A with Author Wyman Lai

Tell us a little bit about your book, who is it aimed at and how will it help them?
This book is a comprehensive textbook of pediatric echocardiography. It covers the latest advances in ultrasound imaging of the heart in children, and also deals with congenital heart disease in fetuses and adults. The textbook is aimed at those who practice and teach pediatric and congenital echocardiography. It provides a comprehensive, integrated approach to pediatric cardiac ultrasound and includes information about the anatomy, pathophysiology, and goals of the echocardiographic examination for each lesion before, during, and after treatment.

What inspired you to write the book?
We, the editors, saw a great need for an updated reference textbook for our trainees and for our colleagues and their trainees. It has been over a decade since the release of the last comprehensive textbook on this topic.

What do you hope readers will get out of it?
The chapters are written by experts throughout North American and Europe. Despite the wide geographic distribution of the authors, a consistent and thorough approach to pediatric echocardiography is provided. The readers will also have a DVD with hundreds of examples of key anatomic and functional issues mentioned in the text

What is different about your book from others in the field?
Its main attraction is that it is recently released and incorporates the latest technologies. It provides a perspective from authors drawn from most of the major pediatric cardiology centers on two continents. It is also the first comprehensive textbook to provide illustrative video clips, which greatly improve the readers’ ability to understand the information in the text and still figures.

What is your day job?
I run a non-invasive pediatric cardiology imaging laboratory at an academic medical center.

How did you get into this line of work?
I like taking care of children, and I enjoy the challenge of diagnosing and treating congenital heart disease. I have had great role models who were devoted to their patients but who also loved to teach.

What would you be if you were not a doctor?
I’d do something else that requires puzzle solving. Perhaps I’d be an engineer or an architect.

And finally, did you enjoy writing this book, and are you planning any others?
It was fun to work with my co-editors and all the authors. Everyone was willing to squeeze in this work despite being already incredibly busy. We’d like to update the textbook periodically in order to keep it relevant and on the cutting edge. Future editions should be more electronically based and accessible to readers over the internet.

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A must have for the pediatric echocardiographer
This is a truly exelent book, a lot of precise information in a relatively small space. The format of each section is the same through-out, and makes it fairly easy to find the relevant information. The first chapters, on equipment, standards and the ewxamination is also of a high standard. While I don't agree on every statement everywhere the chapters are well referenced and the pertinent points clearly made so this book should be a good fundament for further discussions in the echo labs.

If you are going to by just one book on this subject, this should be it. ... Read more

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"At the turn of the century, heart disease andatherosclerosis were virtually unheard of. Today, however, they arethe Western world's number one killers, with cancer running rightbehind. As a practitioner who has examined many people, I know thatclogged arteries and poor circulation are an unfortunate fact of lifefor many. While mortality statistics at the turn of the century arenot altogether reliable, there is always a consistent figure fordeaths from heart attacks or heart disease: between 6 and 8 %. By the1950s, that number had climbed to 30%. Today, almost 50% of all deathsin the United States and Australia are from cardiovascular disease(CVD) or coronary heart disease (CHD). What went wrong?

As we shall see in this little book, the answers will surprise you." ... Read more

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An Intrepid Researcher
Stephen Byrnes' work was always well researched. This book is no exception to that. Rosemary's comment is typical of a PETA vegan; aggressive and attack-dog like. Stephen Byrnes DID follow his own advice but he died of complications of HIV.

Byrnes died on June 17, 2004, of a stroke at age 40
Dr. Byrnes" was not a medical doctor. Before he died of cardiovascular disease at age 40 he held a doctorate in "Alternative Medicines from the Alternative Medicines Research Institute". His undergraduate work was not in a premed curriculum. He had a bachelor of arts degree in comparative religion.

If you want to treat or prevent heart disease read the works of Dr. Dean Ornish M.D.. His program has been clinically proven to reverse heart disease. The proof of his work is published in mainstream conservative medical journals.

He practiced what he preached, and died young!
The author has no special information about nutrition that mainstream doctors and scientists don't know about--he is just plain wrong. Sadly, he died of a stroke at a young age in 2004. Ignore his advice and look for books with solid scientific references, such as those by Neal Barnard, MD, if you really want to improve your heart health.

Spreading the word that will save lives.
Stephen Byrnes' book is short and clear and very persuasive.I have given it to three people (with cardiovascular health problems) as a gift and I am confident that if they read this book and take even a few things to heart, they will live healthier and longer.

Pass on this one...
I found it hard to separate the wheat from the chaff with this book.The useful information in this book is buried between unsubstantiated statements of fact and obscure references.I mean, the author makes it sound like everybody should know what "acerola powder" is, as if you could pick it up at the local market.I found his writing style to be preachy and pontificating, like a politicized tirade from Crossfire, where the "other side" couldn't possibly have anything of value to add to the conversation. ... Read more

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ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT HEART DISEASE AND SEX

Answers for the questions that cardiac patients are too embarrassed to ask.

Over 59 million Americans have heart disease, and they're concerned as to how this will impact their sex lives. Answering Your Questions about Heart Disease and Sex takes the mystery out of heart disease, answering sex-related questions that a patient may be too embarrassed to ask in person.Immediately opening a practical, candid, and informative dialogue with its readers, this book engages this long-neglected subject with enthusiasm.

Eduardo Chapunoff, M.D., examines the question of heart disease and sex from every angle, both medical and personal.Directing his guidance on maintaining intimacy to both heart patients and their partners, this informative and educational book answers even the most personal sexual questions.Some of the chapters include:

·Back to Bed: Rush Versus Procrastination
·Sexual Function and Sexual Behavior: Two Different Issues
·Cardiovascular Disease and Sex: The Risks
·Practical Tips on Commonly Used Cardiac Drugs
·Reversing Coronary Artery Disease: Nutrition, Sex, and Fries

Timely, thoroughly researched, and highly relevant, this guide answers the difficult questions about health, love, and sex that many of us are afraid to ask. ... Read more

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Dr. Chapunoff is a master of knowing how to pull in his readers by presenting information that is current and relevant
Author Eduardo Chapunoff, M.D. integrates both his professional experience as a cardiologist with good solid information in his Answering Your Questions About Heart Disease & Sex.

As Dr. Chapunoff mentions in the introduction to the book, one of the most common problems in discussing sex with your health provider is embarrassment. And another problem is that only up to recently has there been a concerted effort to address in detail the subject matter. Even Dr. Chapunoff admits that before he wrote his book, he knew very little about advising patients as to the precautions they should take before, during, and after sexual intercourse. As a result, when he first set out to research the topic, he was astounded when he discovered that there was very little information pertaining to sex and the cardiac patient in classical medical and cardiology textbooks or in medical journals. Only during the last ten years has the subject been taken seriously with clinical research and clinical observations of heart disease patients and their sexual performance.

In an upbeat, direct, straight forward conversational style, Answering Your Questions About Heart Disease & Sex provides basic facts about a multitudeof concerns that directly or indirectly relate to cardiac patients and their sexual partners. Examples of some of the questions explored are when should a person be able to resume sexual activity after a massive heart attack? Are there any special sexual positions one should adopt after a heart attack? What is the danger to engage in passionate lovemaking if you have hypertension, heart failure, valvular heart disease, aortic aneurysm and/or cardiac rhythm disturbances?

Dr. Chapunoff is a master of knowing how to pull in his readers by presenting information that is current and relevant to not only cardiac patients but also to others who may be thinking about the topic but were too shy or embarrassed to discuss it with their physicians.

Divided into four parts, the book begins with the basic facts to sex and the heart. It is here where we learn about the reality of experiencing a heart attack and its ramifications insofar as concerns its benefits and yes, believe it or not, there are some interesting benefits. From here Dr. Chapunoff explains cardiovascular disease, sex, aging, sexual dysfunction, female perspective, risks of sex, communicating with your doctor and sexual partner, and what to do after a heart attack. Dr. Chapunoff also explains and explores erectile dysfunction, exercise, and nutrition. Quite interesting, Dr. Chapunoff states that the majority of doctors and patients avoid discussing the right time to resume sexual activity following a heart attack, an acute cardiac crisis or cardiac surgery. Unfortunately, this has led to many a patient deciding on their own when to once again become sexually active with some disastrous results. Unfortunately, as mentioned, the timing for resumption of sexual activity is not determined by a book or general principles as every case is unique and should be treated individually by your health-care practitioner.

Dr. Chapunoff also explores myths and facts surrounding sex and the heart with some humor thrown in as an example, a physician to his patient: "You are telling me that you had sex without waiting for my recommendations, and as soon following your coronary? Walter, didn't you think it was risky?"And the patient's reply: "No, I thought it was worthy!"

As Dr. Chapunoff mentions in his introduction, it is difficult to tell which of the topics dealt with in the book are more important. Questions that you never focused on and perhaps considered trivial, may be extremely important for your cardiac health and sexuality. Consequently, the book will prove to be invaluable to widen your horizons concerning the subject matter, however, as mentioned, this educational guide should not be a substitute for any of your physician's recommendations. Medical treatments are not provided by books but rather by doctors.

Norm Goldman, Editor Bookpleasures

If you have a heart, read this book!
In writing, Answering Your Questions About Heart Disease And Sex, Eduardo Chapunoff, M.D., uses an intriguing, comfortable and witty format to address intimate health issues that are of particular concern to cardiac patients and their sexual partners.However, it would be a mistake for readers to pass up this book if they don't fit into this category because it contains a vast amount of information regarding the heart, and other physical and emotional concerns that any individual would find invaluable.

The author uses dialogue to effectively convey some of the questions that patients ask after suffering heart attacks or being diagnosed with serious heart problems.Many of them want to know the risk factors involved in making love.Do they dare engage in passionate lovemaking and, if so, WHEN?Dr. Chapunoff is honest and forthright with his answers and provides general guidelines, while strongly emphasizing that only a patient's personal physician can provide the appropriate options and timing for sexual activity.

This book is informative, well-researched and appropriate for professionals; however, it is not too technical for the average reader who may be desperately seeking answers.Other than a book entitled Sex and the Cardiac Patient published by the same author in 1991, there are no other books addressing the issues he covers.Dr. Chapunoff, with the writing of these two books, has opened a door to a long-neglected subject.He relates that many patients hesitate in discussing sex with their personal physicians because they feel that they don't know the physicians well enough or, perhaps, know them too well. Many times both the patient and physician are uncomfortable with the subject matter.The author strongly recommends that future physicians receive more exposure and training in sexology, psychology, and communications skills in medical school and during postgraduate training.

As I read this book, I recalled the time when my ninety-one year old father confided in me that he had tried to talk with his family doctor about sex after suffering a severe heart attack.He said that the doctor was uncomfortable and at a loss for words. I could understand because I felt my face turning red-after all this was my dad and I just couldn't imagine him being sexual. Especially at his age!Though I wanted to run, I listened and later thought about the doctor who had brushed my father aside when he was seeking help.How I wish I'd had a copy of this book to give Dad and his physician.

Dr. Chapunoff addresses a variety of subjects that will be of great interest and value to the cardiac patient. The first chapter is entitled Anatomy of a Heart Attack and the last chapter is fittingly named Planning for a Better Future.In between there are chapters that discuss instructions to patients,the benefits of a heart attack, masturbation, communication, extramarital affairs, sex following a cardiac crisis, sexual dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, Viagra, etc. It is this reviewer's belief that, if you are a cardiac patient and have questions in regard to sexual and health issues, you will probably find these questions addressed in this book.This excellent resource proves that an informative and educational reading experience can also be engaging even when the subject matter is very serious.


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More Than 3 Million American Medical Association Books Sold.

American's most trusted medical authority shows you how to prevent and treat heart disease.

When you or someone you love is diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, it's important to know the facts, which can help save a life. In the American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease, you will learn everything you need to know about heart disease to ensure a long, full, and active life.

Authoritative and up to date, the American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease explains the most common forms of heart and blood vessel disease and lays out practical strategies to get you on the road to better health. The book also provides up-to-date information on women and their unique heart disease risks and symptoms as well as information on hart6-healthy eating, including the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's DASH diet.

Even if heart disease runs in your family, you can still lower your risk of developing it by following the simple guidelines found in this comprehensive resource. For every 3 pounds you lose, there is a corresponding drop of about 2mm Hg in your diastolic pressure, and by bringing down your blood pressure to healthy levels, your risk of stroke can be reduced by 35 to 50 percent. If you have already had a heart attack or a stroke, this book offers vital practical information on preventing another one.

Highlighting prevention, lifestyle changes, testing, and treatments, the American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease provides you and your loved ones with the essential tools you need to reclaim a healthier life. ... Read more

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Fight the statistics of heart disease with an expert's help.

Heart disease is the #1 health problem for both women and men in the United States. Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for heart disease and is linked to heart failure. Exercise is essential for a healthy heart, especially if you are at risk for or are recovering from heart disease.

The latest book in the Hatherleigh Press "Exercises For" series, Exercises for Heart Health features an easy to follow exercise plan for both cardiac health and muscle strength. The book reviews the causes of heart disease, the affects of heart disease on your overall health and well being, and practical exercise routines for treatment.

Exercises for Heart Health also features:
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With clearly photographed exercises in easy-to-follow sequences and complete instructions, Exercises for Heart Health is a comprehensive visual resource. Written by Wiliam Smith, MS, NSCA, CSCS, MEPD, this book a useful, and possibly life-saving, reference to better health. ... Read more

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Keep your Heart Healthy!
This is a great workout book, although not quite what I was looking for. My 84-year-old Mom recently had open-heart surgery and still has sternal precautions. Many of these excercises are not appropriate yet. This is for folks who either havn't undergone surgery or have had all restrictions lifted. ... Read more

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"The" Textbook of paediatric cardiology
Moss and Adam is probably the most comprehensive textbook for paediatric cardiology ( similar to nelson in paediatrics) . This textbook is divided into two volumes, which make it handy and easto carry. its well written, easy to understand and reliable source of updated information.

Excellent book
An important review of heart disease from fetal life through adolescence. Very well written and quite clear and complete. No reference library on congenital heart disease is complete without this book ... Read more

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living with heart disease
I agree with the comments of the other reviewers with the addition
that the author does not even mention Dean Ornish and his treatment program

Some great basic info, but totally misleading in other areas
This book is good start if you're just trying to get an idea of what heart disease is, how it's treated, and what you or your loved one can do to combat it.

Much of the information is in my opinion too basic.Not smoking should be a no-brainer.

I have heart disease and a stent.I've been self treating this condition for several years now through diet and supplements.I've had some successes and failures, although my health overall has improved drastically since I started.I've looked at several books on heart disease in terms of how to best treat it and I have to say that, once you get beyond the basic level, this book in a few places is outright misleading.

For example, the author repeatedly states that you should "try to limit" your intake of trans fats.Perhaps the author is trying to be understanding to the fact that trans fat is so common in American pre-packaged foods.Still no excuse.It's probably not possible, but you should try to eliminate ALL trans fat.This is a man-made fat that has zero food value and is harmful to any body with or without heart disease.

It's this lowest common denominator mentality that I find the most disturbing with this book.The author pushes prescribed drugs while making over the counter alternatives like niacin (used to treat high cholesterol) sound downright unpleasant.

The author writes that it has a "high number of side effects" and most people experience hot flashes.Not necessarily true at all.There are multiple forms of of niacin.The most effective kind that should not cause flushing is called "sustained release" and you take 1 500mg pill 3x a day. Read Robert Kowalski's "The New 8 Week Cholesterol Cure" for more information.

This warning away from niacin is extremely troubling given the lax view on trans fat.Why be negative about using niacin while not being more forceful about eliminating from your diet what is essentially a poison?It makes no sense.

I also couldn't find anything in this book about pantothenic acid.If you have high triglycerides then you need to know about this natural remedy. On my first blood test my number was through the roof.After taking pantotheic acid my number wasn't just well below acceptable, it was more better than when I was taking the Lipitor my doctor had pushed on me!

You don't want to rush out there and use "alternative" methods haphazardly.As Kowalski points out in his book, some herbal remedies are outright dangerous for heart disease patients.

The problem is that doctors treat us like children.They don't expect us to stop eating trans fat.They don't except us to change our diet.So they throw pills at us and scare us away from readily available cheaper alternatives.

Unfortunately, as good as this book is at explaining the basics, it's just more of the same of this rather unhealthy approach to treating heart disease.

NEW BOOK WITHOUT EECP DATA-USELESS TO ME
I HAVE HAD TRIPLE BYPASS AND AM NOW SCHEDULED FOR EEPC STARTING 07/30/2007 FOR 7 WEEKS WHICH IS NON INVASIVE. MY DRS RECOMMENDED AND THE
BOOK ON THE SUBJECT BY BRAVERMAN FOCUSED ON ITS ADVANTAGES.I OBTAINED THIS BOOK FROM AMAZON ALSO AND IT IS JUST WHAT I NEEDED.I RETURNED THE
TWO PREVIOUSLY DELIVERED BOOKS WHICH CONTAINED NONE OF THE INFORMATION I HAD HOPED FOR.THANK YOU, JAMES G. CARLOCK ... Read more

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Pediatric intensivists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and anesthesiologists from the leading centers around the world present the collaborative perspectives, concepts, and state-of-the-art knowledge required to care for children with congenital and acquired heart disease in the ICU. Their multidisciplinary approach encompasses every aspect of the relevant basic scientific principles, medical and pharmacologic treatments, and surgical techniques and equipment. From the extracardiac Fontan procedure, and the Ross procedure through new pharmacologic agents and the treatment of pulmonary hypertension to mechanical assist devices, heart and lung transplantation, and interventional cardiac catheterization-all of the developments that are affecting this rapidly advancing field are covered in depth.

• Employs well-documented tables, text boxes, and algorithms to make clinical information easy to access.
  
• Features chapters each written and reviewed by intensivists, surgeons, and cardiologists.
  
• Integrates the authors' extensive experiences with state-of-the-art knowledge from the literature.

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Good book for post op care for kids with heart disease
The book is in the best condition and it is a very fast shipping. I am impressed with this dealer. This book will give you all you need to take care sick kids during post op open heart.

critical heart disease
excellant perioperative management of complex congenital heart disease. A must have for any peds anesthesiologist doing peds cv.

Critical Heart Disease in Infants and Children
Comprehensive, fresh and multidisciplinary approach makes this a unique and useful text for students and young faculty.Chapters are for the most part well written and the book is nicely updated over previous addition.
Should be a part of the library for clinicians who care for children with congenital heart disease ... Read more

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Congenital heart disease with its worldwide incidence of 1% is the most common inborn defect. Increasingly, patients are living into adulthood, with ongoing congenital heart and other medical needs. Sadly, only a small minority have specialist follow-up. However, all patients see their family doctor and may also seek advice from other health professionals.

This practical guide with its straightforward a,b,c approach is written for those professionals.

Special features of this book:

• Introduces the principles of congenital heart disease and tells you whom and when to refer for specialist care
• Discusses common congenital heart lesions in a practical, easy-to-follow way, with an emphasis on diagnosis and management issues
• Includes an extensive chapter on 'Pregnancy and Contraception' (by Philip J. Steer), essential both for family planning and for managing safely the pregnant woman with congenital heart disease
• Includes chapters on non-cardiac surgery and lifestyle issues such as work, insurability, travel and driving
• Provides invaluable information on dealing with common emergencies; what to do and what not to do

With a wealth of illustrations (including diagrams, EKGs, CXRs, Echos and cardiac MRIs) and with key point tables, this is an essential guide for all health care professionals managing patients with adult congenital heart disease. ... Read more

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The Human Heart:A Basic Guide to Heart Disease 2nd Edition
By: Brendan Phibbs MD
Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

There has been a growing need for jargon-free medical literature which is both easily comprehended and accessible to the non-expert. In part, this need has arisen over the past several decades in response to the increased recognition of patients as equal partners in healthcare decisions.However, medical students and professionals can also benefit from clearly written texts without extraneous detail or use of esoteric terminology as they are often presented with vast amounts of material to learn in a short time.As a rule, we would expect any single resource, no matter how well written, to fail in serving both audiences effectively.The Human Heart:A Basic Guide to Heart Disease 2nd Edition is a notable exception.

Brendan Phibbs has created a resource that distills the core knowledge of cardiology into highly readable chapters with simple diagrammatic aids to ensure understanding.Each chapter is short and concise.For example, the opening chapters which cover the basic structure of the heart are written from a functional perspective without extensive anatomical detail.The majority of the book is devoted to cardiac pathophysiology and diagnostic techniques.For a reference that is little over 200 pages in length, there is an admirable amount of practical information on topics ranging from pharmaceutical therapy options for coronary artery disease to the latest information on arrhythmia management.

Of great importance to the lay reader is a presentation of the most effective method of cardiopulmonary resuscitation developed by colleagues of the author.This method differs fundamentally from prior standards but the rationale for the changes that are advocated is clearly set forth.

The author's years of experience as a clinician and teacher show throughout the book.One can imagine the text developing from a long list of "frequently asked questions" posed by his patients and students.The text also reflects a deep understanding of how to avoid confusion while explaining complex physiological processes.The book uses terms to which nearly any reader can relate.This makes it an excellent primer on heart disease for medical personnel as well as comprehensive reference guide for patients who want to be better informed about their disease and treatment.

Reviewed by:Joseph V. Russo, M.S.

wonderful
This book makes learning about heart easier to understand in more practical terms than so other books out there

So clear even a layman can understand
My spouse is a heart patient and I've been trying to find meaningful explanations of what's going on.I am not a medical professional.I had purchased another book (Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Easy, 2nd Ed) that went mostly over my head.This book explains basic heart function, disease, and treatment (including specific medications) in terms that anybody can understand.It has exceeded my expectations.

True to the Title - Basic Guide
I purchased this book to aid in understanding the ailments of the human heart.I found the book to be very helpful as it is written in terms that the average person can understand.

A Must Read for New Cardiac Care Professionals
I had an opportunity to purchase and read Dr. Phibbs' latest text, "The Human Heart: A Basic Guide to Heart Disease," about a year ago. I was impressed with the breadth of the commentary and theorganization of the material. I work in thepharmaceutical industry and Ireadmany technical and instructive materials. Dr. Phibbs' explanationsand diagrams were pristine and useful and had helped me to broaden mycardiovascular vocabularyto discuss cardiac complications more clearly. Ihave recommended this book to others in the industry. ... Read more

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Can the heartbreak in our lives result in coronary disease if left unaddressed? Do negative feelings such as anger and abandonment leave us more susceptible to disease? If so, can the damaging effects of these negative emotions be prevented and healed with positive emotions such as love and laughter? These are the questions Dr. Sinatra address in this groundbreaking title. ... Read more

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Thank you Dr. Sinatra.
After discovering I had a very serious heart arythmia, I went on a quest to find information on how I could treat the root of my condition instead of just taking drugs (that had serious side effects).This book has literally changed my life. I currently am doing very well using what I learned from this book and drinking a Hawthorne Berry tea. This book is very deep, authentic and comprehensive. I have no ties to the author and I must say that if you know anyone with a heart condition who is willing to do some self examination, this book will give them incredibly important and useful information.

Great credentials - interesting points - makes you think
Dr. Sinatra is both a cardiologist and a psychologist, a rare and useful combination. The thesis of this book is stated way back on page 239:

"My patients have taught me so much about the preciousness of life. If you want to heal or prevent heart disease, the first step is recognitiono fold wounds, losses and your emotional reactions to them. The next stepis mobilizing those trapped energies and feelings and discharging them inways that are nurturing to your heart.Following a healthy lifestyle isanother significant step toward obtaining optimum health. The final stepin healing is to realize the profound depth of spirituality and how heartdisease can, indeed, be a messenger of something more."

His objectivesare to answer his questions listed in his Preface as follows: 1) To whatextent do emotional factors and one's own intrinsic personality play a partin heart disease? 2) Are suppressed feelings and emotions significant? 3)Donegative feelings such as abandonment, heartbreak, betrayal or humiliationcreate conditions that invite death? 4) What do positive emotions such aslove, faith, and good humor play in the process of healing and stayingwell? 5) What is the significance of the way we breathe?

Dr. Sinatratakes us through his medical training and explains his reasons for pursuinga degree in psychology. As the above selection says, he emphasizes therole of heartbreak and loss in the child to the eventual heart diseasedadult. He explains the concept of narcissistic injury, how thenarcissistic parent inflicts it on the child, and the consequences in lateryears.

He prescribes his heart disease reversal program which is basedon established findings in cardiology, but also on his training andknowledge as a bioenergetic psychologist. His program seems a little outof the ordinary since it resembles alternative medicine, but he describesit in a way that makes sense.

The only shortcoming of this book, in myopinion, is his case histories since they do not seem to relate to hispoints very well. They could be omitted or put in an appendix.

As aheart patient, I learned much from this book, and recommend it. ... Read more

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Endorsed and supported by the Hope Heart Institute!

This new series from Chicken Soup for the Soul - inspirational stories followed by positive, practical medical advice for caregivers and patients - is the perfect blend of emotional support and vital information about heart disease including:

• Understanding your diagnosis
• working with your doctor
• blood pressure and cholesterol
• the DASH diet
• smart exercise
• alternative treatments
• surgery and other options
• attitude and health
• cardiac rehab
• living better with heart disease than you ever have before