The startling truth is, one American dies of heart disease every 33 seconds�almost one million deaths each year�and almost one in four Americans has one or more types of heart disease. However, it�s also true that it is possible to prevent, treat, and even reverse heart disease�and this plain English guide shows you how!

Heart Disease For Dummies is for anyone who has been diagnosed with a form of cardiovascular disease, knows someone who has, or who wants to learn more about staying heart healthy and preventing the disease. Leading cardiologist Dr. James Rippe delivers the scoop on the many different forms of heart disease (including angina, heart attacks, arrhythmias, strokes, heart failure, and other cardiac conditions) as well as the latest research, diagnostic techniques, treatment procedures, and medications. You�ll discover how to:

Recognize the risk factors and warning signs of a heart attack
Determine if you h ave heart disease
Distinguish between angina, heart attack, and stroke
Maximize your cardiac function
Find a good doctor and handle a managed care plan
Reverse heart disease through diet, lifestyle changes, and medications

Like the millions of others living with heart disease, you want to take an active part in managing your health and feeling better fast. This easy-to-follow guide explains how heart disease affects the body and shows you the steps you can take�along with your doctor�to improve your quality of life. With the expert advice, simple diagrams, and valuable tips in this book, you�ll:

Keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight under control
Understand the common drug and medical treatments available for treating heart disease
Draw on the mind/body connection to reduce stress
Interpret the risk factors you can control (physical inactivity, hypertension, tobacco use) and the ones you can�t (heredity, age, gender)
Form a true partnership with your doctor
Explore cardiac rehabilitation programs
Decide if alternative therapies are right for you

Featuring heart-healthy recipes and a list of resources to help smokers quit the habit, Heart Disease For Dummies is an indispensable resource for living well with this manageable condition.

About the Author

James M. Rippe, MD, is an Associate Professor of Cardiology at Tufts University Medical School and the Director of the Rippe Health Assessment at Florida Hospital Celebration Health.

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