100 Questions & Answers about Heart Attack and Related Cardiac Problems


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100 Questions and Answers About Heart Attack and Related Medical Problems by eminent cardiologist Edward K. Chung, MD covers a wide range of topics, including heart attack basics-what constitutes normal heart function and what happens in a heart attack; risk factors, causes, diagnosis, treatment and side effects; and strategies for coping with emotional and healthcare issues. Includes a discussion of conditions that mimic heart attack as well as arrhythmias and angina pectoralis. Also contains a comprehensive appendix of resources for finding out more information, contacting support groups a




100 Questions and Answers about Congestive Heart Failure


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Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, the number and type of diagnosis and treatment options can be overwhelming. This invaluable resource offers the guidance and advice you need. Written by a prominent physician and by a leader in patient support for this devastating disease, 100 Questions & Answers About Congestive Heart Failure gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions, including causes, diagnosis, treatment options, quality of life, care giving, sources of support, and much more.







100 Questions & Answers About Valvular Heart Disease


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Empower Yourself! Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient with valvular heart disease, or have a friend or relative with valvular heart problems, this book offers help. 100 Questions & Answers About Valvular Heart Disease gives authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, and provides sources of support from both the doctor's and patient's viewpoints. Included are improved surgical procedures, noninvasive techniques for surveillance of left ventricular function, guidelines for the timing of surgery, and the role of drug therapy in the management of valvular heart disease. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this disease. -- Provided by publisher.




Heart Health Your Questions Answered


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Positive advice on how to tackle heart health Having problems with your heart or being at risk of heart disease does not mean you can't live life to the full. Find out how to prevent heart and circulatory complications, and manage and improve existing conditions using this practical question-and-answer guide. Understand the different heart and circulatory conditions: coronary heart disease, angina, heart attacks and high blood pressure are explained. Learn about the different treatments available, from drugs and surgical options to complementary therapies and find out what action to take in an emergency. Make successful changes to your diet and lifestyle to improve your health. Plus discover how to tackle everyday practicalities, such as managing family life, driving and coping with stress or depression.




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100 Questions in Cardiology


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A guide to the management of common cardiological scenarios, this book offers the response of leading experts in each field to the more common, and often poorly dealt with problems of cardiology. It is a very useful 'how-to' guide, based on sound evidence.







100 Questions & Answers About How to Quit Smoking


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EMPOWER YOURSELF! Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient, a friend or relative, this book offers help. The only volume available to provide both the doctor's and patient's views, 100 Questions & Answers About How to Quit Smoking gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about the effects of smoking and the best strategies for quitting the habit. Written by a prominent psychiatrist, with actual patient commentary, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the medical, psychological, and emotional turmoil of smoking.




Questions & Answers About Human Papilloma Virus(HPV)


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Written by two renowned physicians,100 Questions and amp; Answers About Human Papilloma Virus(HPV)provides authoritative answers to the most commonly asked questions about HPV. This concise guide features up-to-date, easy-to-understand information on the virus, related cancers, vaccination, and prevention. Also included is a chapter for men diagnosed with the disease. Perfect for newly diagnosed patients and their loved ones, this essential text dispels common myths about the virus and gives readers the tools they need to reclaim their health.