The Heart of the Matter: The African American's Guide to Heart Disease, Heart Treatment, and Heart Wellness - Softcover

Hudson, Hilton M., II; Stern, Herbert, Ph.d.

9780967525839: The Heart of the Matter: The African American's Guide to Heart Disease, Heart Treatment, and Heart Wellness

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0967525837 ISBN 13: 9780967525839

Publisher: Hilton Pub, 2000

This book offers a better understanding of heart disease, including its symptoms; treatment options, benefits, and risks; what to expect from surgery; and how to recognize, prevent, and manage stress. This book will help African Americans reduce their risk of heart disease and live longer, healthier lives.

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About the Author:

Hudson is a practicing cardiac surgeon and the Clinical Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Rockford Health Systems, Rockford, IL. He graduated cum laude from Wabash College, and received his medical training at Indiana University Medical School. He trained in general surgery at Boston City Hospital and Boston University Hospital, Boston, MA. He did his cardiothoracic training at Ohio State University. He is certified in both thoracic-cardiac surgery and general surgery. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians. He belongs to the American Medical Association, the National Medical Association, Boston Surgical Society, Hinton-Wright Society at Harvard Medical School, and the Zollinger Surgical Society.

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