Coronary heart disease affects 12 million Americans. Though it is one of
the most serious diseases in the nation, there are many ways to
understand and treat it. Author Barry Cohen, M.D., a cardiologist who
has treated thousands of patients, addresses all of the most pressing
questions, including: What causes coronary heart disease? How does
cholesterol affect your heart? What medical tests will you need? What
are the newest diagnostic tests available? What medications are
prescribed? What is involved with an angioplasty and bypass surgery?
What lifestyles changes will improve your health? What are the warning
signs of a heart attack? Stay healthier by becoming an informed patient.