The Human Heart: A Basic Guide to Heart Disease

Due to incredible advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the death rate from heart attacks has been steadily declining for the past ten years. Despite this, disease of the heart and blood vessels still causes half of all the deaths in our society. This book provides essential information for recognizing the symptoms of heart attack and providing appropriate treatment. Written in an easy-to-understand style, it helps the reader to quickly grasp the key issues involved in diagnosing and treating heart disease. The text is ideal for review, or as a companion to major cardiology textbooks.

MedicalScienceBooks.com -- "The author's years of

MedicalScienceBooks.com -- "The author's years of experience as a clinician and teacher show throughout the book. One can imagine the text developing from a long list of 'frequently asked questions' posed by his patients and students. The text also reflects a deep understanding of how to avoid confusion while explaining complex physiological processes. The book uses terms to which nearly any reader can relate. This makes it an excellent primer on heart disease for medical personnel as well as comprehensive reference guide for patients who want to be better informed about their disease and treatment."--MedicalScienceBooks.com