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American's most trusted medical authority shows you how to prevent and
treat heart disease.
When you or someone you love is diagnosed with cardiovascular disease,
it's important to know the facts, which can help save a life. In the
American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart
Disease, you will learn everything you need to know about heart disease
to ensure a long, full, and active life.
Authoritative and up to date, the American Medical Association Guide to
Preventing and Treating Heart Disease explains the most common forms of
heart and blood vessel disease and lays out practical strategies to get
you on the road to better health. The book also provides up-to-date
information on women and their unique heart disease risks and symptoms
as well as information on hart6-healthy eating, including the National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's DASH diet.
Even if heart disease runs in your family, you can still lower your risk
of developing it by following the simple guidelines found in this
comprehensive resource. For every 3 pounds you lose, there is a
corresponding drop of about 2mm Hg in your diastolic pressure, and by
bringing down your blood pressure to healthy levels, your risk of stroke
can be reduced by 35 to 50 percent. If you have already had a heart
attack or a stroke, this book offers vital practical information on
preventing another one.
Highlighting prevention, lifestyle changes, testing, and treatments, the
American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart
Disease provides you and your loved ones with the essential tools you
need to reclaim a healthier life.
