The "Daily Telegraph" Overcoming and Preventing Heart Problems

by RobMyers (Author)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $3.35

  Each year in the UK, there are some 270, 000 heart attacks, while over 2.1 million people experience angina, a chest pain that is the main symptom of coronary heart disease. A leading cause of death in the developed world, it is a condition that remains shrouded in fear. Dr Rob Myers understands people's anxiety and avoidance of the issues that surround heart disease. In this practical and authoritative guide to the condition he sets out to simplify the biology and physiology of heart disease and the treatment options available. Here is all the information heart patients need to know in order to make informed and sensible decisions about lifestyle changes, preventative measures and treatment options. This book answers questions such as: What is a healthy heart?; What is coronary-artery disease?; What are the risk factors of heart disease?; What are the latest tests and treatments?; What are the current medications and their side effects?; What complementary treatments are available?; What are the surgical options?; and, What lifestyle changes need to be made?