Diagnosis Heart Disease [Paperback]

John W Farquhar (Author), Gene A Spiller (Author)

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Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: WW Norton; Reprint edition (Mar 28 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0393322351
ISBN-13: 978-0393322354
Product Dimensions: 21 x 14 x 1.4 cm
Shipping Weight: 204 g

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Men and women who have heart disease may look to the more basic Diagnosis: Heart Disease by John W. Farquhar, M.D., and Gene A. Spiller, Ph.D., as a helpful supplement to their treatment. The guide decodes doctor-speak and provides accessible information about the heart's functionality, and thus will help patients arm themselves with appropriate questions for their care-givers. The authors suggest specific activities to aid recovery, and lifestyle changes to maintain health afterward. They include some information particular to women, addressing the possible effects of menopause on the heart. Illustrations.

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Using a question-and-answer format, this slim volume seeks to explain the causes and courses of heart disease, describe tests and treatments, and offer advice on lifestyle changes to prevent and reverse heart disease. It does so accurately, concisely, and in very simple language. However, with so many other excellent titles already available on this topic, does this one add anything new or provide the same information in a better format? In either case, the answer for this reviewer is "no." The illustrations are sparse, and the explanations of drugs and exercise plans, among other topics, are all very cursory. The Q&A format is at times odd. Most readers would be better served by existing titles, such as Peter O. Kwiterovich's The Johns Hopkins Complete Guide to Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease (Prima Pub., 1993), Bernard J. Gersh's The Mayo Clinic Heart Book (LJ 4/1/00), or any of the American Heart Association's titles (Guide to Heart Attack Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention, Times Bks., 1998; Your Heart: An Owner's Manual, Pocket, 1996; Living Well, Staying Well: The Ultimate Guide to Help Prevent Heart Disease and Cancer, Times Bks., 1999). Not recommended.AEris Weaver, MLIS, Redwood Health Lib., Petaluma, CA
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Up-to-date information, clearly and succinctly presented., July 12 2002

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Surpringly, it is difficult for the lay readers to obtain clear and unbiased information on this disease that kills more Americans than any other.

When I was suddenly forced to learn more about heart disease, I considered more than 100 books on the topic, and bought several. This is the best one that I found -- a real gem.

Buy it. You'll be as enthusiastic about it as I am.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Up-to-date information, clearly and succinctly presented., July 12 2002

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Surprisingly, it is difficult for the lay readers to obtain clear and unbiased information on this disease that kills more Americans than any other.

When I was suddenly forced to learn more about heart disease, I considered more than 100 books on the topic, and bought several. This is the best one that I found -- a real gem.

Buy it. You'll be as enthusiastic about it as I am.

ICON Publications publishes some excellent books on specific diseases, including Heart Bypass Surgery: A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, And Annotated Research Guide To Internet Referencesand Heart Valve Surgery: A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, And Annotated Research Guide To Internet References.

Also, Dr. Vincent Gaudiani, a noted heart surgeoun, has put together some excellent tutorials on heart surgery that appear on youtube. Search under "Vincent Gaudiani" and "heart surgery".

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