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A powerful call for a paradigm shift in heart disease therapy.

Based on the groundbreaking results of a twenty-year nutritional study by Dr. Esselstyn, a preeminent researcher and clinician, this book illustrates that a plant-based, oil-free diet can not only prevent and stop the progression of heart disease but can also reverse its effects. The proof lies in the incredible outcomes for patients who have followed Dr. Esselstyn's program, including a number of patients in his original study who had been told by their cardiologists that they had less than a year to live. Within months of starting the program, Dr. Esselstyn's patients began to improve dramatically, and twenty years later, they remain free of symptoms.

Complete with more than 150 delicious recipes, this book explains the science behind the simple plan that has drastically changed the lives of Dr. Esselstyn's patients forever. It will empower readers to take control of their heart health. ... Read more

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Intelligently and compassionately written
I won't go into details about this book.But what I will say is that I highly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in maintaining lifelong health. This book is about reversing heart disease.But what is good for the heart is also good for the brain, the blood, all your organs, your joints, your lungs.All my life, I've read books on diet and health.The end result from all the reading was confusion.This book along with The China Study put an end to that confusion.They are clear in their instructions and thorough in their research.The facts are irrefutable.A life free of the diseases of affluence is attainable.I wish I could get everyone I know and love to read this book.

Stuff your doctor won't tell you
I read this book after hearing President Bill Clinton talk on CNN about Dr. Esselstyn and why he went on a plant-based diet for his heart disease. This book really lays out the research: what you may think is "healthy" (i.e. olive oil, "low-fat" milk, or cholesterol of 200) is not. Or as Esselstyn puts it, "moderation kills." I have been gradually growing and eating more fruits and vegetables, but this book really gave me reasons to go all the way, and try cutting out eggs, dairy, and oils.
Although I don't have heart disease (yet), I do hope to grow old with my agility and wits intact and the author lays out reasons why this way of eating could help, while addressing some of the myths about vegan diets.
The book also has a good selection of recipes from the author's wife, Ann, that are easy to make and delicious. They also don't depend on a lot of fake meat, which I hate. Although his regime may seem strict at first, it's not that radical if you already like and cook with a lot of veggies. I find that I don't have to grocery shop as often because I don't have as many things that spoil quickly in my refrigerator--a benefit that isn't mentioned in the book, but is a big plus.

totally surprised
I was prepared to consign myself to misery and blah food when I ordered this book thinking it was something I had to do to get healthy with middle age and high cholesterol.I was shocked to discover this is not "just another crazy diet" but a very rewarding and even satisfying life change.For the first time in my life I am losing weight at a reasonable rate of 2 lbs. per week and I am never starving or craving foods I cannot have.I wish I had done this 20 years ago.Hot flashes? Gone...interupted sleep patterns? GoneSeveral inches? Gone.I feel confident, radiant and actually healthy for the first time in I can't remember when and I have only been doing it for a month.Can't wait to see what happens after a year!

TRULY HELPED ME
THIS BOOK HELPED ME COPE WITH HEART DISEASE.IT WORKS FOR HEART HEALTH AND ITS DIET REQUIREMENTS ARE OUTSTANDING.
THIS BOOK GIVES SPECIFICS THAT YOU CAN USE IMMEDIATELY.

Book made a difference to me.
I have already had a heart attack and two more stents six years after my attack. My daughter told me about this book so I got it from my local library first.I decided it was time to try a new approach to eating since I didn't want to have another episode or more stents.
I read this book with great interest and found the diet changes to be very helpful in my weight loss of over 30 pounds so far.I'll admit I don't follow the guidelines to the letter, but I am guessing the reduction in my consumption of meat, eggs and dairy played a big part in my weight loss.My only exercise has been walking despite a having knee replacement too.
I decided I wanted to order the book after seeing all of the recipes included.They are tasty & simple and I wanted to be able to make them again.
If you're interested in healthy eating changes and weight reduction, I recommend this book. ... Read more

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Dr. Dean Ornish is the first clinician to offer documented proof that heart disease can be halted, or even reversed, simply by changing your lifestyle. Based on his internationally acclaimed scientific study, which has now been ongoing for years, Dr. Ornish's program has yielded amazing results. Participants reduced or discontinued medications; their chest pain diminished or disappeared; they felt more energetic, happy, and calm; they lost weight while eating more; and blockages in coronary arteries were actually reduced.

In his breakthrough book, Dr. Ornish presents this and other dramatic evidence and guides you, step-by-step, through the extraordinary Opening Your Heart program, which is winning landmark approval from America's health insurers. The program takes you beyond the purely physical side of health care to include the psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects so vital to healing. This book represents the best modern medicine has to offer. It can inspire you to open your heart to a longer, better, happier life. ... Read more

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Recommended by my Cardio-Rehab Nurses
I was introduced to this at the Cardiac Rehabilitation Facility I go to.I have had a stent put in.I am reading this book, starting to follow the recommendations, and have found it extremely helpful.I'm not very good yet, but this is an excellent guide, and my path to health is starting to improve as I start to follow these guidelines.I certainly recommend it.

Got bored reading it
Honestly I was put off by the first few chapters of this book because the author seemed to be "selling" his qualifications to the readers. He spends too much time citing his references and detailing the studies that others have done. All of that should have been summarized in the appendix at the back of the book rather than stuffing the first few chapters with those details. After reading the first few chapters I put the book down and have not gone back to it. The book is quite thick and there is ten times more in it than I have read so far. Undoubtedly he is a smart doctor and knows his stuff, but I found his writing style too wordy. As Sgt. Joe Friday from the 1950's TV series "Dragnet" would have said, "Just the facts ma'am."

reversing heart disease
I am currently on this complete change in my way of eating and I feel better and i am losing weight.

It is very difficult to stay on this diet, after a lifetime of eating steaks, bacon, sausage and eggs etc. But i am slowly adapting to this new way of of eating.

sometimes older is better with proven results!
this guy has a excellent take on healthy heart and has been researched and his methods PROVEN with patients whom are alive well and improved; and avoided heart transplants even. So it really DOES work as it DID work back then; and is STILL working for others. I loved the book as it has both method-how too; and what to do -and receipts I just cannot believe this book isn't EVERYWHERE being RE released and endorsed.Saw this man on Dr. Oz was shocked I could find this on amazon and at such a excellent price. Really APPRECIATED it from this vendor will-be back.

AAK25427
This book was NOT "like new" as advertised. Though mildly disappointed, I bought the book for its information not for its looks. ... Read more

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: NO More Heart Disease: How Nitric Oxide Can Prevent--Even Reverse--Heart Disease and Strokes (Paperback)
I read this book after trying Nitric Oxide, however, I read an article on the Internet about Dr. Ignarro research for which he won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work in Nitric Oxide. I am a Veteran who had lung surgery related to Agent Orange exposure. Heart disease is a part of the disease as is coronary artery disease. I started taking the two supplements L-Argine and L-Carnitine in September of 2008, as I had blockage in my lower extremities and was in danger of losing my big toe to diabetes. About six months after taking the supplements I was tested there was no blockage. I recently had a physical and my blood pressure went down 30 points and for a 62 year old man my current blood pressure is 118/78. There was a new test that was administered from a blood sample on my heart. For my age the reading should be in excess of 600 for a man my age, the reading was less than 10. There is no heart problems today as there was just two years ago. I found the book informative and I thank Dr. thank Dr. Ignarrio for writing about his research. I credit him with saving my feet by allowing more blood flow through my femoral arteries, and my life.

Great Book.......Slow shipping!!!!!!!!!
Very nice product....


Very slow shipping.

Just took a very long time to ship it to me.....

alternative medicine
I researched an alternative to the use of a statin for cholesterol lowering after suffering an eye stroke. This book, along with two others, was recommended to me for the use of NO (nitric oxide) as a "cocktail." I read it, highlighted and tabbed and went for it! It has been two weeks but feel stronger (p.s. I eliminated all Rx except for a coated aspirin, with MD's o.k.), more motivated and look forward to other gains. I will be 80 in January and felt quality of life more important than a drug-induced, possible aching bones, approach. Be assured, the o.k. of your physician is very important but I believe mine has enough faith in me to say o.k., just watch your blood pressure as this could lower it.

Chinese Herbs and Traditional Chinese Medicine is a better choice
I have a family history of heart disease.. father and grandfather died at 42 and 40 and I have high cholesterol.My brother had 3 stents inserted last year.Needless to say we are very interested when something potentially helpful comes across our paths. While the book has some good information and it is veiled with vague warnings of success/ or not I have found that natural raw herbs from a Chinese Herbalist and acupuncture physician here in central Florida. Feifei Liu of Winter Park Fl has a HUGE fresh herbal pharmacy. My energy is up, sleeping is better and my cholesterol is down........all naturally.Before you stuff another pill down your throat looking for a miracle cure...give it a try. FLTCM dot com

A Healthy Heart with Nitric Oxide
The author provides a complete and thorough guide on the benefits of Nitric Oxide. At the end of each chapter, the author reviews what was discussed in the chapter to ensure you understand what you have read.Dr. Ignarro discovery of Nitric Oxide is a definitely a breakthrough worth reading.

Additionally, sprinkled throughout the book are patients and clients feedback on how Nitric Oxide has impacted their lives.

The Nitric Oxide program can include a powder formula which is mentioned on p. 123 or supplements which are mentioned throughout the book.Chapter 7 offers a food list as an alternative/complementto obtaining Nitric Oxide in the body.

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Other notes worth mentioning:

p 34 list an LDL Cholesterol Level Chart along with comment such as optimal to very high

p 104-110 the importance of vitamin C & E

p 137 mentions the difference between insoluble and soluble fiber

p 146 discusses the Truth about Shellfish and Cholesterol

p 159-160 the benefits of grape juice and pomegranate juice ... Read more

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While most books focus solely on the role of cholesterol in heart disease, Reverse Heart Disease Now draws on new research that points to the surprising other causes. Two leading cardiologists draw on their collective fifty years of clinical cardiology research to show you how to combine the benefits of modern medicine, over-the-counter vitamins and supplements, and simple lifestyle changes to have a healthy heart. ... Read more

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Reverse Heart Disease book

Anyone who wants a book that is easy to read and understand should purchase this volume.It is encouraging to know that there are non-medical, non-chemical ways to overcome heart disease and poor health and to maintain good health.I highly recommend this to you.

Very informative and practical
I find this book practical, and a must for someone who has heart disease, and for someone to prevent heart disease. It is written in simple language that is easy to understand, although the subject is very complicated. The book subject matter shows that the author has much experience with heart disease. I would highly recommend this book to everyone with, and without heart disease.

Heart disease info
If you have heart disease noe or want to avoid it in the future this is must reading!!

A Wonderful overview for increasing your heart health!
I had a mild heart attack in 1993 and had to remain firm in not undergoing the typical invasive techniques that cardiologists at the time recommended.Too many people with mild heart attacks got bi-pass surgery or stents that almost always are limited in effectiveness and by their very nature cause problems.My father died of heart disease at 54 years of age so I did take my heart attack very seriously.I balked at first at taking medication but have been faithful to the usual drugs that are prescribed since that attack.I was also a firm adherent to the radical no meat, no fish, no oil, no seeds, no nuts diet that Dr Ornish prescribed at the time.I see that he is not as much of an enemy towards fats in general now, but only 'bad' fats. I felt very healthy with this original diet but any lowering of cholesterol was temporary.After three years, I dropped this diet, mostly because it was so difficult to follow it when going out to eat and it really limited my food choices. And it did not work in lowering my cholesterol which was my hope in following it.

I did do a lot of reading about heart disease over the years and added many supplements that had claims to be effective against heart disease.Now 17 years later, my cholesterol is usually around 160 (It used to be between 220 and 300) and I don't have any of the symptoms that indicate advancing heart disease.My doctor is great!At first he was upset with me not going the usual route, but 10 years after, said - "George, you were right."There are studies now that show non-invasive techniques are just as effective as the surgeries that happen.The non-invasive techniques all depend on medications, supplements, exercise, diet, and stress reduction.And they don't cause the problems that surgeries many times do.

Now comes this wonderful book that has all of the information in one place that I had to seek out in so many sources. I was happy to discover that I am already taking most of the supplements that are recommended in the lists on pages 208 and 209, but I now have better information on dosage and the reasons why they are effective.Since heart disease is a progressive one, my current techniques will always need changing and tweaking.This book is a great resource for me and I expect it will remain so for many years.

I do want to mention that from my point of view, there are so many books that advise us adequately about diet, exercise, relaxation techniques, and surgery but not too many out there focusing on supplements in so helpful a way.

Also, my decision to forgo invasive techniques was based on the fact that my heart attack was a mild one.Like the authors, I do feel that I would use surgery if my circumstances changed and my disease demanded a more radical approach.But believe me, I have heard so many stories of people getting surgery with symptoms that could have just as easily been handled by medication and other non-invasive techniques.I'm a big believer in traditional medications and non-traditional supplements.This has worked so well for me that I plan on reading and re-reading each chapter and seeing how I could modify my current approach to my disease with the help of this book.I feel that what I am now doing is reinforced by the information presented. Great job guys!

REVERSE HEART DISEASE NOW
This is an excellent reference book for anyone who would like some suggestions for natural food and supplement alternatives to drugs, by an experienced heart surgeon, Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra.It arrived in NEW condition and was a very good price.I would deal with infinityplus and Amazon again. ... Read more

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Great book
This was our assigned text for the cardio portion of pathophysiology course and it is great. Covers everything and is an easy read. Two thumbs up.

Great book but needs newer edition
This is a really top-notch book for med students learning cardiovascular pathophys.... I've found it the most helpful of all the resources I have. I only wish there were a more recent edition. I don't know enough yet to know if this is true, but I'm guessing that some of the treatment guidelines and other information may have changed since 2006/2007. It would be awesome if they could publish a 2011 edition!

Perfect for second yr med students
Great book.Has everything you need for your cardio block.I know residents who still keep this book handy.Worth every penny.

Cardiology Textbook
This is an excellent introduction to Cardiology; I read it before any of my other textbooks for that course and it definitely helped.

Great reference for beginning cardiologists!
This book is easy to read and easy to understand. It is a great resource for medical students and physicians alike! ... Read more

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The Illustrated Field Guide to Congenital Heart Disease and Repair was created to provide a pocket-sized visual resource for pediatric cardiologists to assist their discussions with staff, students, patients, and their families. It features hundreds of clear color illustrations, showing defect anatomy, surgical and interventional procedures, conduction anomalies, fundamentals of echocardiography, and much, much more. It has become the best-selling book about pediatric cardiology and has changed the way that congenital heart disease is taught.The Field Guide includes a handy reference to common cardiac pharmaceuticals as well as an overview of cardiac ICU topics. It is designed to serve a broad audience of medical students, residents, and nurses - as well as anesthesiologists, general pediatricians, and adult cardiologists who only occasionally see patients with congenital heart disease.The revised version of the Second Edition Revised has been expanded to over 400 pages in length, with over 40 new pictures and an updated text. Available both in pocket-sized and large format editions. ... Read more

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Braunwald's Heart Disease remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of contemporary cardiology. Edited by Drs. Robert O. Bonow, Douglas L. Mann, Douglas P. Zipes, and Peter Libby, this dynamic, multimedia reference helps you apply the most recent knowledge in molecular biology and genetics, imaging, pharmacology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and much more. Weekly updates online, personally selected by Dr. Braunwald, continuously keep you current on the most important new developments affecting your practice. Enhanced premium online content includes new dynamic cardiac imaging videos, heart sound recordings, and podcasts. With sweeping updates throughout, and contributions from a "who's who" of global cardiology, Braunwald's is the cornerstone of effective practice.

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Beautiful illustrations, excellent authority for current trends
This is a must-have resource.Gorgeous illustrations, detailed descriptions and referenced by the leaders in the field.

Dr. James Thogtam: A classic book for those in the field
Dr. James Thogtam: A classic book for those in the field

WITH THE SEVENTH EDITION OF BRAUNwald's Heart Disease, the editors have accomplished an impressive feat: improving on an already classic text. With 36 new chapters and full-color figures and photographs, the new edition is substantially altered in both content and appearance. Compared with the rather limited color-plate photographs in the sixth edition, the color photographs, figures, and tables in each chapter significantly enhance the new text.

Informative chapters on the foundations of cardiovascular medicine remain, including detailed discussions of history taking, physical examination, and electrocardiography, topics often overshadowed in an era of rapidly progressive medical technology.....

The seventh edition of Braunwald's Heart Disease would be a worthy addition to the medical library of any practicing cardiologist, cardiology fellow, or health care practitioner with a special interest in heart disease.

A BRILLIANT ENCYCLOPEDYAOF CARDIOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE
THIS MASTERPIECE IN CARDIOLOGY BRINGS TO SPECIALISTS AND HEALTH PROVIDERS IN GENERAL THE APPROACH TO KNOWLEDGE FOR SUCCEDING IN THEIR TASKS.SINCE THE BASIC AND SIMPLE TO THE MOST COMPLEX UPDATED AWARENESS, THIS ENCYCLOPEDIA CONVEYS THE READER THROUGH THE RIGHT PATH, AS A DIDACTIC AND AMUSING STORY OF CARDIOLOGY.
RAUL M. MARCH MD

biblical text on heart
it is amazing that such an authoritative text can actually be written. but there it is!. a masterpiece, which is so encompasing that words fail. braunwald has a tradition and every new edition is a towering giant over the previous.seeing is beleiving, thus i strongly recommend this text to any one wishing to perfect himself in any aspect of cardiology.

A HARD-TO-FLAW MASTERPIECE
Anyone familiar with Dr. Braunwald's superb cardiovascular exploits in the "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine" would not be surprised by the richness of this book.
The diligently crafted chapters are comprehensive, authoritative, well-illustrated, and include all the 'ins' and 'outs' of contemporary cardiology. It is one of the most consistent and coherent multi-authored texts in the field.
This single-volume CD-ROM package is a rich blend of evidence based medicine, best practice, and all the user-flexibility an e-book enthusiast would expect. ... Read more

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Here is an update of the complete guide to cardiac carepacked with new ways to conquer heart disease without drugs or bypass surgery! Hundreds of thousands of heart patients have used Dr. Julian Whitakers best-selling Reversing Heart Disease to successfully deal with cardiac problems naturally. Now, drawing on nearly 20 years of experience at his Whitaker Wellness Institute, Dr. Whitaker examines modern medicines latest diagnostic techniques, treatments, and drugsand offers the newest improvements to his comprehensive cardiac program. ... Read more

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Reversing Heart disease by Dr. Whitaker
I recommend this book.It is very informative.I followed Dr. Whitaker's book on Reversing Diabetes and learned to keep my blood sugar within limits through his book.Unfortunately, my heart concition was too far advanced so I decided not to risk a non-surgical method.However, if you are in a heart condition with time to implement some of his heart procedures I am sure they will help.I had two 100% stoppages and two 90% stoppages so I had no running room.You will learn a lot from anything Dr. Whitaker writes.

Great Experience
I was very pleased with the purchase of the book.I would do business with this firm in the future should I need to purchase another book.
Sincerely yours,
Leon Bosher

ONLY OPTION LEFT..
I had an angioplasty in 1998 at the age of 33 for a90% blocked LAD.AfterwardI took my cardioligsts advice to take up distance running as a hobby.

From 1998 to 2006 I ran 5-7 miles a day and felt great w/out any pain ever.I also took 75 mg of zocar to control high cholestoral.

In 2006 I had life changing personal and financial problems, stopped exercising and stopped taking medication.

Sure enough about six months like this I started feeling Angina anytime I tried to exercise. It got worse and worse to the point where 3 months ago I would have severe chest pain and pain down my left arm every time I walked up a flight of stairs.

I was trying to exercise but could not get my heart over 90bpm w/out severe chest pain and left arm pain.I even had angina while lying down resting.
I have no health insurance and very little money so I pretty much resigned myself to the fact that I might have a fatal heart attack like my older brother did 11 yrs ago.This was an awful thing to think about everyday, I felt doomed.

With no other options, I purchased Dr. Whittikers book and followed the program as outlined in the book in regard to diet, supplements and exercise.

The only other thing I did additionally is takenitro befor I exercised.

After 3 months of religiously following the program I feel much better and have no angina resting and can get my pulse to 140bpm on the exercise bikew/out pain.

The best thing is I don't feel doomed to have a heart attack anymore.

lots of good info
Bought for my dad to use for his hear and blockage issues. Alas, he does not use it and continues on with the bacon and meat diet.if he uses it it will help. I tried a few of the recipes and they are easy and taste good.Itis on his shelf should he change his mind. . .

The Best Heart Disease Book I've Seen!
I've read quite a few books on the subject, and this is the best I've seen.It includes everything from the technical to the practical (including recipes).The author writes clearly...it was relatively easy to read considering the subject matter.I loved that he didn't say "you should never eat______."It can already be so overwhelming to make changes.This book has a lot of information, but I didn't feel overwhelmed.I was actually ENCOURAGED, not discouraged by reading it.I wish I had only bought this book...it's all I needed, and I would have saved a lot of money!I highly recommended it. ... Read more

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By the co-creator of the New York Times-bestselling The Pill Book--key medical, diet, and lifestyle strategies for managing cardiovascular disease in the year post-diagnosis.

Heart disease is the nation's leading health crisis, affecting more than 25.6 million Americans and causing 650,000 deaths each year.

A longtime health editor, Lawrence Chilnick was stunned when he suffered a heart attack at age 48--but assumed his medications would take care of the condition. They didn't. Five years later, Chilnick needed a quadruple bypass. At that point, he set out to turn his life around by educating himself on all aspects of this life-threatening disease.

Now, in this major addition to the bestselling The First Year® series (over 250,000 copies sold), Chilnick shares his story and expert, step-by-step advice for coping with heart conditions. With information on lowering cholesterol, losing weight, reducing stress, and related concerns from high blood pressure to diabetes, this guide is a must-have resource. ... Read more

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First hand, first year heart disease
In August 2009 I suffered a mild heart attack. I was scared and clueless on how to learn and understand what had happened to me. After several other book choices I found this book and can say that this book is the one single reference I would recommend. The book will help you understand, what to expect and do (and not do!) from the moment that it happens, day by day, month by month through the first year. The knowledge you will gain will help you work with your doctors on a game plan.

It is an invaluable way to learn and und understand the new life you must to live well. If someone you know has a history, had a recent episode or actual heart attck ... get this.

Outstanding guide to heart disease
If you, a friend or family member has heart disease, this guidebook gives you everything you need to know to understand the disease. It provides helpful information on the first year of recovery and beyond. I especially liked the summary at the end of each chapter which highlights the most crucial facts in just one sentence.

Take it from somebody who knows heart disease
This is first-hand, I've-been-there, scary-funnyexperience. You can open the book up anywhere for quick reference or go straight through. This book has everything you need to know: websites, current research, what to do if you're having a heart attack, info about diabetes, diet advice -- even medication and cookbook suggestions. It's not a dry medical book, even though it's loaded with up to date information. ... Read more

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Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, by Drs. Gatzoulis, Webb, and Daubeney, is a practical, one-stop resource designed to help you manage the unique challenges of treating long-term adult survivors of congenital heart disease. Authored by internationally known leaders in the field, this edition is the first that truly integrates anatomy and imaging technology into clinical practice, and includes new chapters on cardiac CT for ACHD assessment, critical and perioperative care, anesthesia for ACHD surgery, cardiac resynchronization therapy, and transition of care. Congenital defects are presented with high-quality illustrations and appropriate imaging modalities. Easy access to the complete contents and image library can be found at expertconsult.com.

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A leading cardiologist explains how to reverse, treat, and prevent heart disease

Over 61 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of cardiovascular disease. Now, 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. Readers will find sound, practical advice on how to prevent and reverse heart disease through diet, stress reduction, exercise, and much more.

James M. Rippe, MD (Shrewsbury, MA), a renowned cardiologist and authority on preventive care, is the founder and Director of the Center for Clinical and Lifestyle Research and Associate Professor of Medicine at Tufts University. His 25 books include standard medical texts as well as The Healthy Heart Cookbook For Dummies (0-764-55222-8). ... Read more

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Taking Arrhythmia
This was a great read for anyone who needs to know more about the heart.

Easy to undertand
This book makes it so easy to understand everything a lay person might want to know about heart disease, how to prevent it and how to understand a diagnosis. It answers questions in a very easy to understand, yet thorough manner. Great book! ... Read more

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Dr. Braunwald's masterwork returns ... bringing you the definitive guidance you need to overcome any challenge in clinical cardiology today, using the best approaches available! Hundreds of world authorities, many of them new to this edition, synthesize all of the recent developments that are revolutionizing practice - from the newest findings in molecular biology and genetics to the latest imaging modalities, interventional procedures, and medications. The expertise of the book's contributors, the scope of its coverage, and its richly illustrated, user-friendly format all make this the ultimate reference for the practicing cardiologist.

• Locate the answers you need fast, thanks to a user-friendly, full-color design, complete with more than 1,500 color illustrations.
• Glean clinically actionable information quickly with Clinical Practice Points in every chapter.
• Incorporate all of the text's illustrations into your own PowerPoint® presentations with the bonus CD-ROM.

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An excellent option
Braunwald's Heart Disease is the bible or the basic book in cardiology, and I agree with Cardiologist and other doctors who recommended to me. It's as complete as you can imagine, and you won't believe how simple to read it is, so easy to understand, so clear, and honestly you can find anything, literally anything about cardiology on this book. It's so much worth it. It's updated and honestly I believe it's one of the basic books every medicine student should have.

great quality
bought it used, but great condition. The book itself is good if you planning to do cardiology or are already doing cardiology.
Not a general internal medicine book!

Inaccurate
Very inaccurate re ME (CFIDS). Advises exercise which can cause severe worsening of the disease.Conflates ME (CFIDS) and the symptom of chronic fatigue. No mention of Dr. Lerner's studies of cardiomyopathy or Prof. Leonard's publication on cardiac disease mortality in ME. When ME patients die of heart disease, it is, on average, at an age 25 years younger than that of the whole population of people who die of heart disease.

It's magnificient for all people involved in cardiology.
I am working as a researcher and a physician, and sometimes teach students. Although this book is not research-oriented, authors intend to incorporate recent products of basic medicines, such as molecular biology, molecular genetics, basic electrophysiology (e.g. ion channels), pharmacology, and so on. If you want to know what has already been proved and clarified about the cardiological disease you are interested in, this book will help you. Certainly any single volume cannot cover all the things in this field, this book will give you the idea on the key point of the diseases. Certainly, this book is also useful for practitioners. The book gives you a lot of results of large clinical studies, and even when you lose your way, you can also start with the basic pathophysiology of the disease.

Wonderful book!
I'm from Brazil. I bought Braunwald's Heart Disease 8th ed in december 2008. Shipping was predicted to arrive in january 20th. Just in time, in the exact day, the book was home. Moreover, it's an elegant, precise, up to dated text, with lots of images and tables, with excellent writing. I, definitely recommend it to every cardiology student or practioner.
Thanks Amazon, for the great job! ... Read more

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Increase the odds of living longer with this bold, broad approach to cardiac health. A medically up-to-the-minute and easy-to-implement program, TAKE A LOAD OFF YOUR HEART sets our four key steps to cardiovascular fitness, from assessing risk to managing stress, from improving diet to making a habit of exercise. It demystifies predictive markers such as trigylcerides and Syndrome X, and offers 109 simple, practical lifestyle tips - #22 Breathe deeply, #96 Drink black tea, #3 Increase your HDL level, #54 Walk briskly, #75 Give up dieting - for preventing, stabilizing and, yes, reversing heart disease. ... Read more

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Heart Health
This is an excellent which was received in excellent condition at a very low price.The book is a complete discussion on how best to minimize your chances of avoiding a heart attack and maximize your health.

Take a Load Off your heart
This is a must have for anyone with a heart.If you are having heart trouble, it runs in the family or you want to prevent heart trouble this is a book for you.Get it now and save a life namely yours.

Good Books!
This was just what I need to start eating and living a more healthy lifestyle!It explains everything in plain down to earth English and is very informative!Great book!

great info
I am still reading and refering to this book
It is stuff you will know if you have heart desiesebut itcan remind you to keep honing the self care ,
I am hoping to avoidby-pass surgery
I am glad Ibought it. It ispractical andHelpfulI a don't need alot of boringscience that is what the Docsget into. I just want to know what I as a Patient can do to have a betterquality of life and that is what this book delivers

Great and easy to read book
This book shares a lot of good information in lay man's terms and simple explanations.I purchased additional books to give away to relatives. ... Read more

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Clinical studies show that cardiovascular intervention does not prevent heart attacks or prolong life in stable patients with coronary artery disease ... so why are more than 1.5 million angioplasties and coronary bypass surgeries done annually in the United States alone? In The Great American Heart Hoax, esteemed cardiologist Michael Ozner, author of The Miami Mediterranean Diet, reveals groundbreaking truths about what actually helps prevent and reverse heart disease and what isn't worth the money or risk.

Discover disturbing realities from a cardiologist about the billion-dollar cardiovascular intervention industry. While a minority of patients may benefit from surgery, Ozner uncovers that the majority can employ much simpler methods, such as diet, exercise and medical therapy to achieve better results--without stents or surgery. Most important, The Great American Heart Hoax provides a 10-step program to improve your heart health and reduce your risk of heart disease. ... Read more

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a good book of information
Since my blood pressure has been up I've been concerned about what "natural" things I could start using instead of prescription drugs. Several items were mentioned that I am now using. My blood pressure isn't normal (according to WHO?) yet but it is down 25 points in about 6 weeks! I call that good news and the book does help.

A very troubling book
I'm a practicing Internist, Board certified with about 30 years experience. While I agree entirely that coronary disease can be reversed by a natural approach including a very low saturated fat diet, stress management and exercise, Dr. Ozner's ridiculing of the medical profession is to be, well, ridiculed. I recently saw a a lady on whom I did a stress test and found it to be grossly abnormal. Cardiac cath showed over 90% blockage of 2 vessels, and stenting was successfully done, resulting in complete opening of both vessels. If the cardiologists and I had recommended Dr. Ozner's lifestyle approach and she wound up with a heart attack and died we'd all have wound up in court, sued to our necks. A friend of mine had an abnormal stress test, 95% blockage in one major vessel, stented, and then had a normal stress test, for the first time in years.

The medical profession uses solid data in its work. Coronary bypasses have not been proven to be useless, as Dr. Ozner claims. Since the advent of stents, bypass work is now limited to blockages of the left main coronary artery (the widow maker, it is called) and multiple blockages that cannot possibly be stented. What Dr. Ozner is doing is subjecting the entire cardiology profession to needless ridicule, and his poor advice to patients to completely avoid stents or bypasses, amounts to poor judgment bordering on malpractice. It ought to be between a patient and his/her Cardiologists and Internists to make an approach to management.

Dr. Ozner's approach is not new. We need to combine the interventional strategies along with lifestyle changes. http://www.heartattackproof.com/ is Dr. Esselstyn's web site; he has shown dramatic reversals of coronary blockages with dietary intervention: severely limited animal and dairy fat intake. (he didn't talk about smoking cessation in his book, though) Dr. Dean Ornish has shown similar results also. Elimination of anger and hostility is an important part of management as well as smoking cessation.

I do recommend the work of Dr Ornish and Esselstyn and others, but Dr. Ozner's book is something I would have my patients avoid because I'm afraid they would decline a potentially life-saving procedure right when they need it. Yes he does cover the full spectrum of factors that contribute to heart disese, and yes, a mediterranean diet is very heart-healthy, but a chronically hostile person isn't going to get much benefit from it. So the approach to heart disease is most certainly multi-faceted, and a comprehensive approach is required. And intervention when needed is an essential part of heart disease management. I believe Dr. Ozner has picked out only the studies that show no benefit of bypasses or stents and not quoted the ones that do show benefit.

Raja Bhat

A Heart Health "How to" manual...
Read and heed the excellent information in this book and you will
not end up being "sold" unnecessary surgery and procedures, or exposed
to dangerous radiation.This is a comprehensive manual on how to live a heart healthy life.

Excellent Book!
This is an excellent book.I was actually told about it by a patient who had recently had by-pass surgery.Like many, he wasn't told of the research that is in this book.He wishes he had read the book first.The book is well-written, and can be understood by lay people.This country could save billions if only this research and suggested diet was understood.

Stop Being So Dogmatic--Health Isn't All About The Mediterannean Diet, Dr. Ozner!
Dr. Michael Ozner is obviously passionate about this subject and provides some interesting food for thought in terms of the subject of heart health. Unfortunately, he is so dogmatic in his belief that the Mediterranean diet is so far superior to all others that his thinking is completely jaded. He ignorantly blasts away at healthy low-carb diets by describing them as a "fad" diet devoid of any long-term data to support them.

On pages 101-102, Dr. Ozner goes through a laundry list of health conditions you will supposedly suffer from if you go on a low-carb regimen-none of which have happened to me in the five plus years I've been eating this way. Do yourself a favor, Dr. Ozner! Open your mind to the idea that the world of diet and health doesn't revolve exclusively around the Mediterranean diet alone! ... Read more

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Braunwald's Heart Disease remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of contemporary cardiology. Edited by Drs. Robert O. Bonow, Douglas L. Mann, Douglas P. Zipes, and Peter Libby, this dynamic, multimedia reference helps you apply the most recent knowledge in molecular biology and genetics, imaging, pharmacology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and much more. Weekly updates online, personally selected by Dr. Braunwald, continuously keep you current on the most important new developments affecting your practice. Enhanced premium online content includes new dynamic cardiac imaging videos, heart sound recordings, and podcasts. With sweeping updates throughout, and contributions from a "who's who" of global cardiology, Braunwald's is the cornerstone of effective practice.

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Less than one hundred years ago, heart disease was an extremely rare disease. Today it kills more people in the developed world than all other causes of death combined. Despite the vast financial resources spent on finding a cure for heart disease, the current medical approaches remain mainly symptom-oriented and do not address the underlying causes.

Even worse, there is overwhelming evidence to show that the treatment of presumed heart disease precursors, such as high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries and high cholesterol, actually prevents a real cure and can easily lead to chronic heart failure. The patient's heart may still beat, but not strong enough to feel vital and alive.

Heart Disease No More, excerpted from the author's best-selling Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation, provides you with the practical insights about how heart disease develops, what causes it and what you can do to prevent it, regardless of possible genetic predisposition. ... Read more

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both womenand men in the United States whether they are caucasian,African American, Hispanic, or American Indian. In 2005,652,091 people died of heart disease--27.1% of all U.S.There have been hundreds of new discoveries regardingtreatment and prevention of heart disease in the past fewyears. Tell Me What to Eat If I Suffer From Heart Diseaseincorporates all of this life-saving information and offersplethora of practical tips that can stop, slow, or even reverseheart disease.

You'll learn:
* How your waist and neck measurements put you atfor heart disease and how best to change them.
* The 10 things cardiologists want you to know after you'vebeen diagnosed with heart disease.
* 5 easy ways to dramatically cut your risk of heart failure.
* Specific foods that should be eaten almost every dayhelp protect your heart and arteries.

Tell Me What to Eat If I Suffer From Heart Diseaseincludes dozens of heart-healthy versions of your favoritefoods plus vital supermarket and restaurant advice. ... Read more

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Not only can you survive with heart disease, you can actually thrive with it -- for many, many years to come.

If you are one of the 61 million Americans diagnosed with heart disease -- whether you've had a heart attack or surgery, or you have high blood pressure or angina -- you can learn how to handle its psychological side effects with the lifesaving strategies in this book.

Acclaimed cardiac psychologist Wayne M. Sotile, Ph.D., reveals what every heart patient needs to know: how you feel about the illness and how you cope with it can determine how fully you recover. Dr. Sotile teaches you how to achieve emotional well-being over the four basic stages of recovery, during which you and your family learn to accept the disease, grasp what's involved in treatment and recovery, and learn to work together as a team. You will also learn to create and adapt to a "new normal" way of life and make a commitment to living with the illness, not in spite of it.

Written with reassuring warmth, sensitivity, and humor, Thriving with Heart Disease is your guide to creating the robust, healthy life you were meant to lead, surrounded by the people you love. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Great book
I found this book very interesting and helpful. I recommend it to anyone who has or lives with someone who has heart disease.
SJR

Thriving with Heart Disease
Awesome buy. Answers any question you might have regarding your heart health. I work in an outpatient cardiac rehab dept and we give these books to our patients.

great resource
I work in a busy cardiac rehab and highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with their recovery from a heart event. It offers simple explanations of what is normal and when to seek help. Suitable for both professionals and lay people. ... Read more

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Outstanding resource with beautiful images
This is an invaluable resource for congenital cardiology fellows and cardiologists.The chapters are very well written and the images are outstanding.The text is succinct enough to not be overwhelming and there are tons of images in each chapter for easy reference.Definitely the best book on the market focusing on congenital echocardiography. ... Read more