Heart disease
Despite great advances in prevention and in improving outcomes, heart disease remains a major source of morbidity and mortality in the Western world and, increasingly, in developing countries. The emotional impact of a diagnosis of heart disease can be significant, often increasing cardiac symptoms such as chest pain or palpitations. This addition to The Facts series stresses the importance and feasibility of primary prevention by appropriate life-style changes, whilst helping the reader to und…
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- Full title :Heart disease / Adrian Chenzbraun.
Summary
Despite great advances in prevention and in improving outcomes, heart disease remains a major source of morbidity and mortality in the Western world and, increasingly, in developing countries. The emotional impact of a diagnosis of heart disease can be significant, often increasing cardiac symptoms such as chest pain or palpitations. This addition to The Facts series stresses the importance and feasibility of primary prevention by appropriate life-style changes, whilst helping the reader to understand and cope with existing heart disease. The book is structured to provide information on topics ranging from basic cardiovascular anatomy and physiology -- as needed to understand the various pathologies discussed -- to symptoms, clinical situations, investigations and available treatments. Beside medical information, the reader will find practical advice on how to communicate with the cardiologist, and how to prepare for certain tests. A glossary with commonly encountered medical terms is also included. Although targeted mainly at cardiac patients with heart disease and their families, this book will also be useful for paramedics, specialist nurses, support groups, GPs and all those involved in treating heart patients in the community.
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- Publication Date:2010.
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- Publisher(s):Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication:Oxford
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2010.
Notes
Includes index.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (xiii, 148 pages) : : illustrations
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780191001802, 0191001805, 1306260507, 9781306260503
- oclc:ocn867050285
- LC Classification:RC672
- Dewey Decimal:616.12
Table of Contents
The facts about heart disease. How does the cardiovascular system work? ; What are the symptoms of heart disease? ; Cardiac tests ; Risk factors that increase the possibility of heart disease ; Atherosclerosis (obstruction of the arteries) -- Types of heart disease and other problems. Coronary artery disease (ischaemic heart disease) ; Rhythm disturbances (Arrhythmia) ; Congestive heart failure ; Congenital heart diseases ; Cardiomyopathies and arrhythmogenic syndromes ; Pericarditis and myocarditis ; Valvular heart disease ; Sudden cardiac death -- Treatment. Cardiovascular drugs ; Pacemakers and related devices -- Appendices. When to treat hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia ; Some practical advice for the cardiac patient ; Other sources of information and support.
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