The American Medical Association Guide to Heart CareAbstract: The prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease is thoroughly presented in this guide for heart disease patients and others interested in delaying or preventing heart problems. Aspects of heart care that are discussed include; 1) what researchers have found in the area of preventive care for heart disease, 2) scientific advances in treating those who have had heart attacks, and 3) the latest medical advances in cardiovascular research and implications for the future. Normal heart function is described and risk factors for developing heart disease, such as diet (cholesterol, saturated fat), stress, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, and obesity are presented. Diagnosis of cardiovascular disease is explained and different types of heart problems including heart attack, cardiac arrest, angina, heart block, and congestive heart failure are defined. Treatments for cardiovascular disease that are discussed include bypass surgery, artificial pacemaker implantation, heart transplant, and artificial heart surgery. Features of the guide include a chart of the do's and dont's of heart care, and a glossary of lay terms. (aj). |
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Will You Have a Heart Attack? | 3 |
The Case Against Cholesterol | 4 |
The Diet Connection | 5 |
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