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Living with Coronary Heart Disease
A Guide for Patients and Families
Coronary heart disease kills more people in the United States than any other heart disorder, and it is the leading cause of death among American women. Jerome E. Granato, a distinguished cardiologist with more than twenty-five years of experience, has created an authoritative and accessible guide to this common condition, providing patients and their families with insight and advice.
Dr. Granato begins by describing the basic science of the disease, known also as atherosclerosis, in which arteries become clogged and damaged. He then explains who is at risk and how the disease is detected and diagnosed. He covers all the treatment options, from medications to surgery, and answers such questions as:
How do I know if I have coronary heart disease?
What is a heart attack?
Does my condition need to be treated with surgery?
What are the benefits and risks of balloon angioplasty?
What are stents and how do they work?
How can I manage my condition for the future?
He addresses the needs of specific populations, and concludes by discussing how a healthy diet and regular exercise can influence health before and after treatment and how it can help prevent disease.
Even after coronary heart disease is diagnosed, its course can be modified. This valuable resource will help patients and their families make some of the most important health care decisions they will ever face.
Dr. Granato begins by describing the basic science of the disease, known also as atherosclerosis, in which arteries become clogged and damaged. He then explains who is at risk and how the disease is detected and diagnosed. He covers all the treatment options, from medications to surgery, and answers such questions as:
How do I know if I have coronary heart disease?
What is a heart attack?
Does my condition need to be treated with surgery?
What are the benefits and risks of balloon angioplasty?
What are stents and how do they work?
How can I manage my condition for the future?
He addresses the needs of specific populations, and concludes by discussing how a healthy diet and regular exercise can influence health before and after treatment and how it can help prevent disease.
Even after coronary heart disease is diagnosed, its course can be modified. This valuable resource will help patients and their families make some of the most important health care decisions they will ever face.
About the Author
Jerome E. Granato, M.D., F.A.C.C., is medical director of the coronary care unit at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Council on Clinical Cardiology at the American Heart Association.
Reviews
"This book is excellent at explaining the causes of heart disease and the science behind diagnosis and treatment."—Library Journal
"Covers every treatment option available, and includes illustrations and graphs to help the information sink in."—Pittsburgh Magazine
"[Living with Coronary Heart Disease] offers a solid background to educate those who experience heart disease . . . you can keep yourself fully informed with this book."—David Keeber, Sedona Red Rock News
"I recommend this book as a valuable insight into the coronary heart disease process."—Jane Bridges, Nursing Standard
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A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book | |
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Paperback / softback | |
September 11, 2008 | |
9780801890253 | |
English | |
218 | |
14 b&w illus., 9 color plates | |
9.00 Inches (US) | |
6.00 Inches (US) | |
.7 Pounds (US) | |
.7 Pounds (US) | |
$18.95 USD, £14.00 GBP | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Electronic book text | |
March 4, 2011 | |
9781421403670 | |
English | |
218 | |
14 b&w illus., 9 color plates | |
9.00 Inches (US) | |
6.00 Inches (US) | |
$18.95 USD, £14.00 GBP | |
v2.1 Reference | |
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