Title: The Cardiac Recovery Handbook: The Complete Guide to Life After Heart Attack or Heart Surgery
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Publication Date: 2006
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1578262062
ISBN 13: 9781578262069
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New

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Ensure a speedy cardiac recovery—and long-term heart health!—with this step-by-step guide for navigating every stage of heart disease.

One of the nation’s top cardiologists answers your questions about medications, heart surgery options, starting a heart healthy diet, and more!

How long will I be in the hospital? Do I need to give up all my favorite foods? What are the side effects of my medication? Why do I feel so depressed? When can I have sex again? How can I prevent a second heart attack?

Heart surgery or a heart attack can be the most frightening experience of your life. Dr. Paul Kligfield, MD, one of the nation’s most respected cardiologists, answers all your questions in clear, everyday language—offering resassuring guidance on all aspects of cardiac recovery:

• Navigating your initial heart diagnosis
• Understanding your medications and surgical options
• What you need to know about hospitalization and rehabilitation
• Starting and maintain a heart healthy diet and exercise routine

Packed with vital and authoritative information, The Cardiac Recovery Handbook is an essential resource for the millions of Americans suffering from heart disease, as well as their families, healthcare providers, and friends. It’s time to get back to your life—healthier than ever!

About the Author

Paul Kligfield, MD, is Professor of Medicine at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and Director of the Cardiac Health Center in New York City. He is a graduate of Harvard Medical School.

Michelle D. Seaton is an award-winning writer for Yankee Magazine, Reader's Digest, and many more.

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