The safe and trusted way to prevent and reverse heart
disease
Written in plain English and packed with tons of authoritative
advice, Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies
includes the most up-to-date information on coronary heart disease
and its treatment. This resource covers new ways to diagnose and
treat both short- and long-term complications of heart disease, the
latest medications, updated diet and exercise plans, the lowdown on
recognizing the risk factors and warning signs of a heart attack,
determining if you have heart disease, distinguishing between
angina, heart attack, and stroke, and much more.
It is projected that by the year 2020, heart disease will be the
leading cause of death throughout the world. As the magnitude of
cardiovascular diseases continue to accelerate globally, the
pressing need for increased awareness and a stronger, more focused
national and international response has become more important than
ever. Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies
tackles this vital subject with compassion and authority, outlining
the steps you can take to help ensure you don’t become just another
statistic.
* Helps you find the right doctor and handle a managed care
plan
* Covers all thirteen types of heart disease and discusses the
key differences that may determine their progression and
treatment
* Illustrates how simple changes in diet may be enough to prevent
heart disease
* Shows how you can reverse some of the effects of heart disease
through exercise
If you’re suffering from or are at risk of heart
disease–or love someone who is–Preventing &
Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies empowers you to take
control of heart health and get on a path to a longer, healthier
life.
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Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease 5
Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Heart Health 7
Chapter 2: Understanding the Onset and Outcomes of Heart Disease 15
Chapter 3: Are You at Risk of Heart Disease? How to Turn That Risk Around 39
Part II: Taking Basic Steps to Heart Health 51
Chapter 4: Forming a Partnership with Your Doctor for the Best Heart Care 53
Chapter 5: Embracing a Healthy Diet and Active Lifestyle 65
Chapter 6: Tapping the Power of the Mind/Body Connection 89
Chapter 7: Taking a Family Approach to Preventing Heart Disease 101
Part III: Tackling Key Health Risks for Heart Disease 111
Chapter 8: Combating High Blood Pressure 113
Chapter 9: Managing Bad (and Good) Cholesterol 129
Chapter 10: Managing Your Weight to Lower Your Risk 143
Chapter 11: Quitting Smoking 157
Part IV: Treating Heart Disease 169
Chapter 12: Modern Medical Arsenal: Rx Weapons for Heart Disease 171
Chapter 13: The 411 on Invasive and Surgical Procedures 189
Chapter 14: Exploring Complementary Therapies 201
Chapter 15: Taking Back Your Life after a Heart Event 213
Part V: Heart-Healthy Recipes 225
Chapter 16: Heart-Healthy Breakfasts 227
Chapter 17: Heart-Healthy Lunches 243
Chapter 18: Heart-Healthy Dinners 263
Chapter 19: Snacks, Starters, and Desserts 287
Part VI: The Part of Tens 299
Chapter 20: Ten Differences in Heart Disease between Women and Men 301
Chapter 21: Ten Cardiac Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore 307
Chapter 22: Ten Heart Tests to Consider or Avoid 311
Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Involving Your Family in a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle 317
Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 323
Index 325
Sobre el autor
James M. Rippe, MD, is a graduate of Harvard College and
Harvard Medical School with post graduate training at Massachusetts
General Hospital. He is currently the Founder and Director of the
Rippe Lifestyle Institute and Professor of Biomedical Sciences at
the University of Central Florida.
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