Heart Disease For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Get the facts, reduce your risk, and improve your heart health

You can live well with heart disease. This plain-English guide explains the various forms of the disease and reveals how you can control and treat it – or prevent it altogether. You get up-to-the-minute coverage of the latest diagnostic tests, medications, and surgical procedures, as well as advice on eating healthy and reducing stress.

Praise for Heart Disease For Dummies

"Outstanding! A must-read for anyone interested in preventive medicine in general, and in heart disease prevention in particular."
—Richard S. Irwin, MD, Professor of Medicine and Director of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care

"Required reading for anyone with a history of heart disease or a family tree that has heart disease in it."
—Joseph S. Alpert, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of Arizona, Department of Medicine

Discover how to:

• Assess your risk factors
• Identify the symptoms of a heart attack
• Ensure you receive quality medical care
• Change your lifestyle to manage heart disease
• Prepare tasty, heart-healthy meals