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Pediatric intensivists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and anesthesiologists from the leading centers around the world present the collaborative perspectives, concepts, and state-of-the-art knowledge required to care for children with congenital and acquired heart disease in the ICU. Their multidisciplinary approach encompasses every aspect of the relevant basic scientific principles, medical and pharmacologic treatments, and surgical techniques and equipment. From the extracardiac Fontan procedure, and the Ross procedure through new pharmacologic agents and the treatment of pulmonary hypertension to mechanical assist devices, heart and lung transplantation, and interventional cardiac catheterization-all of the developments that are affecting this rapidly advancing field are covered in depth.

• Employs well-documented tables, text boxes, and algorithms to make clinical information easy to access.
  
• Features chapters each written and reviewed by intensivists, surgeons, and cardiologists.
  
• Integrates the authors' extensive experiences with state-of-the-art knowledge from the literature.

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Good book for post op care for kids with heart disease
The book is in the best condition and it is a very fast shipping. I am impressed with this dealer. This book will give you all you need to take care sick kids during post op open heart.

critical heart disease
excellant perioperative management of complex congenital heart disease. A must have for any peds anesthesiologist doing peds cv.

Critical Heart Disease in Infants and Children
Comprehensive, fresh and multidisciplinary approach makes this a unique and useful text for students and young faculty.Chapters are for the most part well written and the book is nicely updated over previous addition.
Should be a part of the library for clinicians who care for children with congenital heart disease ... Read more

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"The" Textbook of paediatric cardiology
Moss and Adam is probably the most comprehensive textbook for paediatric cardiology ( similar to nelson in paediatrics) . This textbook is divided into two volumes, which make it handy and easto carry. its well written, easy to understand and reliable source of updated information.

Excellent book
An important review of heart disease from fetal life through adolescence. Very well written and quite clear and complete. No reference library on congenital heart disease is complete without this book ... Read more

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[...] Book Review
The Human Heart:A Basic Guide to Heart Disease 2nd Edition
By: Brendan Phibbs MD
Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

There has been a growing need for jargon-free medical literature which is both easily comprehended and accessible to the non-expert. In part, this need has arisen over the past several decades in response to the increased recognition of patients as equal partners in healthcare decisions.However, medical students and professionals can also benefit from clearly written texts without extraneous detail or use of esoteric terminology as they are often presented with vast amounts of material to learn in a short time.As a rule, we would expect any single resource, no matter how well written, to fail in serving both audiences effectively.The Human Heart:A Basic Guide to Heart Disease 2nd Edition is a notable exception.

Brendan Phibbs has created a resource that distills the core knowledge of cardiology into highly readable chapters with simple diagrammatic aids to ensure understanding.Each chapter is short and concise.For example, the opening chapters which cover the basic structure of the heart are written from a functional perspective without extensive anatomical detail.The majority of the book is devoted to cardiac pathophysiology and diagnostic techniques.For a reference that is little over 200 pages in length, there is an admirable amount of practical information on topics ranging from pharmaceutical therapy options for coronary artery disease to the latest information on arrhythmia management.

Of great importance to the lay reader is a presentation of the most effective method of cardiopulmonary resuscitation developed by colleagues of the author.This method differs fundamentally from prior standards but the rationale for the changes that are advocated is clearly set forth.

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.

Reviewed by:Joseph V. Russo, M.S.

wonderful
This book makes learning about heart easier to understand in more practical terms than so other books out there

So clear even a layman can understand
My spouse is a heart patient and I've been trying to find meaningful explanations of what's going on.I am not a medical professional.I had purchased another book (Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Easy, 2nd Ed) that went mostly over my head.This book explains basic heart function, disease, and treatment (including specific medications) in terms that anybody can understand.It has exceeded my expectations.

True to the Title - Basic Guide
I purchased this book to aid in understanding the ailments of the human heart.I found the book to be very helpful as it is written in terms that the average person can understand.

A Must Read for New Cardiac Care Professionals
I had an opportunity to purchase and read Dr. Phibbs' latest text, "The Human Heart: A Basic Guide to Heart Disease," about a year ago. I was impressed with the breadth of the commentary and theorganization of the material. I work in thepharmaceutical industry and Ireadmany technical and instructive materials. Dr. Phibbs' explanationsand diagrams were pristine and useful and had helped me to broaden mycardiovascular vocabularyto discuss cardiac complications more clearly. Ihave recommended this book to others in the industry. ... Read more

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Cases in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, by Michael Gatzoulis et al., is a new, one-of-a-kind cardiology reference designed to help you effectively manage challenging congenital conditions in adults through comprehensive visual guidance. Leading experts present 85 cases-ranging from the simple to the complex, supplemented by abundant images-which enable you to diagnose these cases from a real-life, clinical perspective. A companion website at expertconsult.com featuring full text and images and supplemented by a library of dynamic imaging clips allows you to access this unique resource in another convenient way.

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The cases grabbed me like a mystery novel

I am a fan of Drs. Webb and Gatzoulis.I had the pleasure to shadow Dr. Webb in his clinic and his case conference when he was in Toronto and it was one of the most memorable clinical experience.Reading his new book remind a me of the great time I had with him during my training years.

The cases are very interesting and they are presented in a very engaging manner.There are some simple cases, but many of the cases are difficult and involve complex clinical decision making.The cases read like a detective novel.The case number 10 by Dr Broberg, straddling of the tricuspid valve, was particularly memorable because the case was complex, decision was even more complex (involving all subspecialties of cardiology), the outcome was gut wrenching, but after finishing the case I gained a lot of cardiology pearls.I admire the writers for their courage in presenting cases with suboptimal outcome, which are very informative for the readers.

Beginners in congenital heart disease will learn a lot from the focused discussion points: so no need to worry if you are a true beginner, but it would be optimal to read Dr. webb's chapter in Braunwald Heart textbook first. Even for people with casual interest in congenital heart disease (e.g. Adult general cardiology fellows) the discussions of ekg and physical exam findings in each case will make you a better cardiac clinician.But for clinicians who deal with congenital heart disease on a daily basis, this is an important "not-to-be-missed" landmark publication.

The echo, Cath and CT/MRI images are clear and informative.

I thank the authors for this very engaging book. ... Read more

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A distinguished physician from the Harvard Medical School offers a cutting-edge program for preventing heart disease without the use of drugs or surgery and gives authoritative advice about antioxidants, fiber, alcohol, aspirin, and other topics. ... Read more

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helped me tremendously
While looking up information on Paroxysmal Superventricular Tachycardia (PSVT) for a research report, I came across this book.The research I found was amazing! I feel confident that this report will be entertaining as well as factual. Thank you for all of your hard work; it's greatly appreciated! ... Read more

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WINNER OF THE BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARD

One out of every two women will die of heart disease. It is the single greatest health risk for women today–more than stroke and all cancers combined. In the course of her practice, and as chief of Women’s Cardiac Care at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Nieca Goldberg has come to a startling realization: Women experience heart disease in a fundamentally different way than men do.

The physiology of a woman’s heart attack is not the same as a man’s, the symptoms of heart disease and signs of impending heart attack differ for women, and once heart disease has been recognized, women often do not get the treatment and medications they require. Now here are detailed, age-specific programs that give women the facts and the guidance they need to recognize, treat, and prevent heart disease, including

• how you can rate your risk of heart disease
• the effects of menopause on your heart
• risk factors you can change–starting today
• a heart-healthy exercise plan that works for you
• a complete guide to heart-healthy supplements
• the truth about hormone replacement therapy and the heart
• recovering from a heart attack or surgery

Authoritative, caring, and up-to-the-minute, this is the women’s health book for the new millennium. ... Read more

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Excellent and comprehensive
I am a registered nurse, and I really enjoyed reading this book.It was written for the layperson, but I found it extremely clarifying and useful as well.Although women are the target audience, the basic heart information is also good for men.It talks about anatomy and physiology of the heart, info on various heart conditions, cardiac medications, cardiac tests and medical procedures, cardiac rehabilitation, and finally how to keep your heart healthy: through exercise, nutritious diet, stratagies for de-stressing, and quitting smoking.She also incorporates scientific research throughout the book, but uses it wisely.I highly recommend reading this book if you are interested in your heart health. ... Read more

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Fight the statistics of heart disease with an expert's help.

Heart disease is the #1 health problem for both women and men in the United States. Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for heart disease and is linked to heart failure. Exercise is essential for a healthy heart, especially if you are at risk for or are recovering from heart disease.

The latest book in the Hatherleigh Press "Exercises For" series, Exercises for Heart Health features an easy to follow exercise plan for both cardiac health and muscle strength. The book reviews the causes of heart disease, the affects of heart disease on your overall health and well being, and practical exercise routines for treatment.

Exercises for Heart Health also features:
* Up-to-date analyses of clinical treatments on heart disease
* Daily exercise recommendations
* A training log to track your progress

With clearly photographed exercises in easy-to-follow sequences and complete instructions, Exercises for Heart Health is a comprehensive visual resource. Written by Wiliam Smith, MS, NSCA, CSCS, MEPD, this book a useful, and possibly life-saving, reference to better health. ... Read more

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Keep your Heart Healthy!
This is a great workout book, although not quite what I was looking for. My 84-year-old Mom recently had open-heart surgery and still has sternal precautions. Many of these excercises are not appropriate yet. This is for folks who either havn't undergone surgery or have had all restrictions lifted. ... Read more

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"Heal Your Heart combines the best of ancient spiritual wisdom and the best of modern nutrition to provide a holistic program for real living." — Morton T. Kelsey, Professor Emeritus, University of Notre Dame Author of The Other Side of Silence and God,Dreams, and Revelation

"Kitty Rosati offers the range of information and wisdom needed for long-term lifestyle changes. It's so nice to see a dietary book extend beyond nutrition and inspire the reader." — Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D. Author of Love Is Letting Go of Fear

" We recommend Heal Your Heart as an excellent guide for anyone seeking health and wholeness. Kitty Rosati advocates a renewed emotional and spiritual journey along with her nutrition plan and extensive collection of delicious recipes." — Redford Williams, M.D., and Virginia Williams, Ph.D. Authors of Anger Kills

The world-renowned Duke University Rice Diet Program has helped thousands of people regain their health and vastly improve the quality of their lives. Here's the life-saving information you need to make the new Rice Diet Program a force for your own longevity and wellness.

A thorough analysis of your major risk factors for heart disease, including excess weight, high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure

• A detailed, heart-healthy nutrition plan tailored to your health needs
• Over 150 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes
• A heart-healthy exercise plan to help heal and strengthen your heart
• Guidance on using the powerful, often untapped resources of your mind and spirit to achieve—and maintain—your goals
• Helpful resource information on support groups, newsletters, and where to get the best health foods

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Interesting info.
Typical of diet books with lots of info that you hurry through to get to the meat of it. Pun not intended. Well researched and good diet to follow to get started on the program.

you can get better info for free on the net
this book confused me. why did it need to be so mathmatically challenging?i don't want formulas and percentages.....just tell me what to do and how to do it. this plan is a good one, and i found better, easier to follow info on the net for free. i'm using maybe 5 pages out of this entire book to supplement the info i found. find it on clearance or borrow someone's copy.

excellent change
I found the book very informative.The combination of nutrition, exercise and spirituality all tied together made you seem like there is a purpose for change.Making a few of the moderate changes in this book resulted in positive results.Much to my surprise I was actaully eating more but lost weight.

HEAL YOUR HEART
Thank You Kitty!

I found "HEAL YOUR HEART" worthwile reading.

This book has bridged the gap for me who at this time can't check into the Rice House health program at Duke University.

You have paved the way for me to change my eating habits
with all the smart information included.

The recipes are excellant fare!!

I noticed in just a few days a decrease in water retention.
sleeping sounder and clarity when awake. Wow where will I be in six months...?

Again Thank You for putting into this book the most valuable healing information for anyone determined to change their health picture!

Perseverence may come with these delicious recipes.

A Life-Changing Book
This is a great book! The recipes are simply delicious--I never have been able to bake bread before and have it turn out, but the whole wheat recipe here comes out beautifully and it's delicious. Some of my favorite recipes are the banana barley loaf, the lentil loaf, the oat pancakes and topping (I used apples rather than pears for the topping), the corn bread, the lentil soup, the marina and pasta sauces, the Indian Subzi. There are too many to name them all!And too, I use the advice in this book to convert older favorite recipes with unhealthy ingredients to heart healthy yet delicious alternatives.I love the approach too, with a focus on not only nutrition and fitness but also emotional and spiritual health--I found that once I was used to not adding salt to food, and consistently followed the advice in the book, I no longer craved foods as I used to, achieved my target weight, and felt better than I ever had in my life. I have never had heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure, but all are very prevalent in my family. I wanted to do something to lose weight and to keep myself fit.I think the advice in this book is for everyone, those with heart disease and those who want to keep their hearts healthy.Heal Your Heart is an awesome book that can change your life. ... Read more

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Valvular Heart Disease is now an even better source for all your questions on dysfunctions or abnormalities of the heart's four valves. In the third edition, Catherine Otto is joined by Robert Bonow and a team of expert contributors to bring you the latest developments in imaging and treatment. The full-color images and illustrations reflect the cutting-edge imaging and diagnostic modalities-Doppler echo and MR-that are so important for diagnosing aortic valve defects. Superb diagrams, an increased focus on imaging and case-based presentation, and new chapters-on Cardiac MR and CT imaging for valvular heart disease; Genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms of valvular disease; Bicuspid aortic valve disease; and Ischemic mitral regurgitation-further enhance this valuable reference. And, the full text is available online at expertconsult.com where you can search the entire contents.

• Presents comprehensive coverage of valvular heart disease to provide you with a complete reference and one-stop shop for this specialty in cardiac medicine.
  
• Provides complete guidance on how and why to surgically treat valve patients for a reliable manual on managing difficult cases.
  
• Features chapters on pediatric and pregnant patients so you know what considerations to take into account when treating these special populations.

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Shipment Review
The book came way before the date it was to be sent out and it came in great condition - no damage to the book! ... Read more

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Take advantage of new insights into prevention, diagnosis and treatment of coronary heart disease in women - to the benefit of your patients. Designed to optimize your daily practice, this book gives lucid, up-to-date answers to numerous questions: What are the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy? What are the major risk factors for coronary heart disease in women?What are the most appropriate diagnostic tests in women? Which is the better treatment option for the woman with myocardial infarction - lysis or primary angioplasty? ... Read more

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Dr. Perloff, the founding father of the field of adult congenital heart disease, presents a decade's worth of research and clinical data in the completely redefined 3rd edition to bring you the most current information. With advances in diagnosis and treatment in children, more and more of those with CHD survive well into adulthood. Expert contributors in various fields offer a multi-disciplinary, multi-system approach to treatment so you get comprehensive coverage on all aspects of the subspecialty, including basic unoperated malformations, medical and surgical perspectives, postoperative residue, and sequelae. As someone who treats these patients, you need to be ready to provide the continual care they require.

• Conveys a multidisciplinary, multi-system approach to the lifelong care of adult CHD patients to put treatment in a broader context.
  
• Presents information in a consistent, logical style so the information you need is easy to find and apply.
  
• Supplements the text with 600 clear conceptual illustrations to clarify difficult concepts.

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Congenital Heart Disease Book
The book arrived before the estimated delivery date and it was in excellent condition. I would use this book store again.

Review of the book - Congenital heart disease in adults by Perloff
It is an excellent book, very well written.I enjoy reading it.Section II and section III are very informative.

Excellent Review of CHD in Adults
Perloff and Child's book Congenital Heart Disease in Adults provides excellent clinical information on the special needs and concerns faced in caring for adults with CHD. I found the section on cyanotic CHDparticularly useful and referred my primary care physician to it. ... Read more

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This 2nd ED of the atlas is a reflection of the most recent advances and changes in both techniques and devices.This atlas includes an overview of the coronary arterial response to injury as well as invasive lesion assessment, specifically coronary physiologic assessment and intravascular ultrasound.With more than 500 illustrations, clinical photographs, instructive diagrams, and charts, this updated reference covers a wide range of topics, including distal protection devices, invasive lesion assessment, peripheral arterial interventions, and extraction atherectomy. ... Read more

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A Change of Heart is a detailed account of the revolutionary Framingham Heart study — which, over the years, has provided conclusive evidence that cardiovascular disease is largely the result of measurable and modifiable risk factors. First begun in 1948, not long after Franklin Delano Roosevelt succumbed to a massive stroke, the study of over 5,000 citizens ofFramingham, Massachusetts, changed the course of medical history. The lessons learned in Framingham allow each of us to control our risk of heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United States. Here is a clear-eyed and intriguing assessment of the achievements of this study and of its continuing importance to our health today. ... Read more

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OPTIMIZE ADULT PATIENT CAREWITH THIS WORLD-CLASS GUIDE TO THEBROAD SPECTRUM OF CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS

"…[the authors} have carefully summarized their 20 to 40 years of clinical experience to provide the reader with the most essential and practical information about patients with congenital heart disease."-- Review in JAMA

Includes 50 full-color echocardiograms and angiograms
Depicts each important congenital heart disease lesion as acyanotic or cyanotic
Describes the surgical approach that corrects or palliates the lesion…the secondary consequences and natural history of each lesion…and the problems and consequences related to types of surgical interventions
Discusses end-stage medical and surgical management
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"…medical housestaff who have this monograph available will breathe easier when they encounter and must present or discuss the next patient with adult congenital heart disease, an unusual cardiac examination, or a difficult-to-interpret electrocardiogram." [From the Foreword by Myron L. Weisfeldt, MD, Bard Professor of Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University; Chairman, Department of Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital]

Featuring outstanding four-color echocardiograms and angiograms as well as original schematic drawings, this unique reference fills a need long felt by internists and cardiologists who assume the care of adult patients with congenital cardiac abnormalities.

Each chapter of Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult focuses on a specific lesion –- characterized as acyanotic or cyanotic –- reviewing:
Anatomy
Physiology
Clinical presentation
Surgical repair
Potential long-term problems encountered in adulthood

Chapter summary sections review the most important information about the congenital heart lesion, allowing a patient's status to be better categorized when the patient is first referred to an internist/cardiologist for evaluation

"…an easily accessible resource for the general internist (in training or practice) or the cardiologist without extensive training in congenital heart disease."

-- Review in the New England Journal of Medicine

Emphasizes optimal evaluation and follow-up care

Gives special scrutiny to physical and laboratory findings; indications for invasive assessment; and management planning
Offers valuable special sections devoted to pregnancy and the genetics of congenital heart disease
Identifies critical issues in shortened form, with an included algorithm illustrating a clinical practice plan for management of each defect and its variations, based on the patient's current status
Provides guidelines outlining the frequency of visits, appropriate testing, and criteria for intervention ... Read more

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comprehensive and valuable tool
This is a great book for physicians and laymen alike.A must read for anyone who has an interest in adult congenital heart! ... Read more

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In this guide, Stephen Sinatra, M.D., reveals how an explosive combination of the nutrients coenzyme Q10 and L-carnitine--the twin pillars of healing--can have an exciting, positive impact on the cardiovascular system. ... Read more

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Excellent, but a newer version is available
I bought L carnitine and the heart, The CoQ10 phenomenon and The Sinatra Solution by Dr Stephen T. Sinatra all at once.

I was very impressed by Sinatra's ideas and the way his books are put together. They are very easy to read for laypeople, but also contain very complex and detailed information for those that would like it. There is also a lot of useful information given on dosages and types of supplements and how they differ and which are best and the information is all well referenced.

As it turned out, my buying of the first 2 books was unnecessary, as 'The Sinatra Solution' book is a summary of both of them and also slightly more up to date.

The information in this book is ESSENTIAL for anyone that has M.E., or any other mitochondrial or cardiac or neurological disorder. (As is explained in the HFME paper 'CoQ10 (ubiquinol), L carnitine, D ribose and M.E.'). I can't recommend L carnitine, magnesium and ubiquinol more. I hope patients will look into them and read the facts rather than just rejecting them because they are not yet totally 'mainstream.' This has far more to do with substances like carnitine being unpatentable than any lack of scientific support for these supplements!

'The Sinatra Solution' is an ideal book for patients and also for patients to give to their doctors. I highly recommend it.

Jodi Bassett, The Hummingbirds' Foundation for M.E.

heart protection
Another heart book that I have found to be very informative for helping to protect or possibly heal the heart.

Quick and Easy life-saver
It is customary that an author is asked to fill 250 pages worth of content for a paperback.Sometimes, the author manages to convince the publisher to agree for something like 200 pages.At other times, if he/she is well established, he/she can even fill up the pages with "blanks", like de Bono did in "Simplicity".

But this book is 49 pages (leaving out the table of contents, references, index, etc.) of goodness.And I love it.

This book has a "life-saving" message about benefits of L-Carnitine based supplementation program.Some important details are as follows:
* Inside every cell in our body, there are components called mitochondria; heart cells have three to ten times more mitochondria than cells from other parts of the body
* You can think of mitochondria as a cell's power plants.
* Mitochondria start failing with aging.Failure in the energy production mechanism leads to many degenerative diseases.
* L-Carnitine helps in mitochondrial energy production by transporting free fatty acids (fuel) into them
* L-Carnitine also seem to assist in removing the spent fuel from mitochondria.
* Once the fuel is inside the mitochondria, other supplements like Coenzyme Q10 (a vitamin like substance), minerals, etc. help in burning the fuel.
* Supplementing L-Carnitine, along with Q10 and few other minerals/vitamins (a) improve the condition of heart muscles, (b) reduce cholesterol and triglyceride, (c) increase the general energy levels and (d) more.

I read this book several months ago and started a supplementation program similar to the one recommended in this book.Within a month of starting the program, my triglyceride level had dropped to less than half (from very high pre-treatment levels).I expect that the levels to further go down (and, perhaps, normalize) in the next two months.

The concepts in this book are now widely accepted by many doctors world over. None of these recommendations can produce any harm (provided, your supplements are not contaminated). Given these, it is very sad indeed that vast majority of the suffering public is unaware and respected press keeps talking the supplementation programs down.

Everyone over 40 needs this book
Drs. Stephen and Jan Sinatra lead the pack in cardiologists with the patient's best interests at heart - pun intended!They have done excellent research and exhibt a progressive attitude regarding the use of replenishing the body's own elements, which diminish with age, for reinforcing our natural bio-stasis.They explain why we develop deficiencies in essential amino acids, the consequences, and what to do about it.I have taken the advice in the section on Carnitine and Coenzyme Q!10 here in full, and the benefits are undeniable.
If you take prescription drugs for any cardiac or circulatory condition, you need to be informed! You can read this in a couple of short sittings.

L-Carnitine and the Heart
This book is written in laypersons language. It is a companion to the book The Sinatra Solution- Metabolic Cardiology. Must have booklet if you are struggling with CHF or heart disease. My husband followed the nutritional suppliment regime and his quality of life has improved by leaps and bounds. ... Read more

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The Essential Atlas of Heart Diseases, 3rd ED has been designed to provide a detailed and comprehensive visual exposition of all aspects of cardiovascular medicine, and should be especially useful to primary care physicians as well as to specialists.The most important images from each volume in the Atlas of Heart Diseases series are included in this book, accompanied by detailed captions written and reviewed by the expert authors and editors. ... Read more

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No Bull
This book explains issues of heart health in easy-to-understand terminology.The authors offer realistic and achievable goals in both preventing and dealing with heart disease.

The Real Thing
I have a strong family history of heart disease and I was drawn to the title of the book. While reading the book it occurred to me that this is how medical books should be written. It felt like the authors were actually talking about me and to me. It was amazingly easy and even fun to read but also provided the information that none of my doctors ever talked about. The chapter on diagnostic test was perfect. It validated my experiences with heart tests and I liked how they talked about the "humiliation factor." Most importantly, I liked how they recommend treating one risk factor/problem at a time and not to overwhelm the patient with "you better do this list right now." No Bull was simple, to the point, informative, and a great read.

This book is SOOOO great!
It felt like these authors were sitting in my living room talking straight to me about how to handle the health issues that my father is facing.In the 3 hours it took me to read this book, I got more information than I did from all the research I have done online and in the library.The whole book simply makes good sense.These authors delivered it simply and effectively!GREAT READ! ... Read more

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What even your doctor may not know about the real heart attack risk factors and what you can do to prevent heart disease now.

You count your cholesterol, monitor your fat and sodium consumption, and get regular exercise. But consider these facts: Many people who have heart attacks have cholesterol counts below 200. Low-fat diets can actually raise the heart attack risk in some people. And the wrong kind of exercise can do your heart more harm than good. Now for the good news: You can do something about it, and this book shows you how.

Recent research has revealed that the real risks are a combination of factors that you-and your doctor-may never have heard of, including the crucial differences between cholesterol types and much, much more. In The Heart Disease Breakthrough, Thomas Yannios, M.D., explains the state-of-the-art medical research and the science behind the latest breakthroughs in testing, diagnosis, nutrition, and exercise. And he presents a clear, easy-to-follow 10-step program for counteracting your individual risk factors and attaining optimum heart health.

"For those seriously concerned a with preventing heart disease, this is your guide: detailed, current, strongly worded guidelines. Yannios. . . isn't interested in cushioning the facts or the remedies in a feel-good framework. . . . Guidelines are set out here involving diet, weight control, exercise, and medication. Yannios doesn't let readers off easily, but that doesn't mean he can't offer realistic help: for instance, practically every cardiac risk factor can be countered by exercise; it just has to be the right type of exercise. Heart disease prevention is among the fastest-advancing medical research areas, with new, often conflicting recommendations being published daily. For those at serious risk, this is an understandable, serious, and worthwhile approach." - Kirkus Reviews ... Read more

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Low Fat Diet Not for Everyone
15% of the population could be harmed by low-fat diets and unless you like playing Russian roulette with your life, you should find out if you're one of them (it requires a specific type of cholesterol test). This book is backed up by scientific studies and goes into relevant details of different types of cholesterol particles. It does take some effort to extract the infomation that is spread throughout the book but it is well within reach of most readers and well worth the effort.

I've read a number of books on preventing heart disease and this one is reccomended because it gives extremely important information you will not find in magazine articles, brochures, or other books. It goes into excellent detail on diet and exercise. The only reason why I think these facts aren't better known is that the extra complexity would confuse some people and cause a few to not to adopt low fat diets which is beneficial to most people.

The first book to tell the lipoprotein story
Despite the broad awareness of cholesterol issues in the U.S., heart disease is rampant. A good part of the reason is that many people have causes for heart disease beyond cholesterol. Dr. Yannios has written the first book for the public that makes the complex issue of lipoprotein testing understandable for the average person. Lipoprotein testing fills in the huge gaps left by cholesterol, identifying risk for heart disease even in people with low or normal cholesterols. Dr Yannios talks about how shockingly often people who've suffered heart attacks (an often fatal event!) are told by their doctors that no cause can be identified, or that the causes are genetic and therefore untreatable. Absolute nonsense! Dr. Yannios tells us why.

No fluff in this book.
Just intensely interesting and highly informative material that is presented perfectly. This information will motivate you to make the changes in your life necessary for good health - and not through "scare tactics".

It's difficult for me to comprehend how anyone who reads this book can come away with a negative opinion that results in a bad review.

I only wish that I had come into possession of this knowledge at an earlier date.

Some good stuff, some risky advice
It is encouraging that Dr. Yannios rejects many of the conventional (and incorrect) approaches to heart disease prevention.There have been no studies that conclusively link high blood cholesterol, high dietary cholesterol, high dietary fat, or high blood triglycerides to heart disease.(For more on this, see Dr. Uffe Ravnskov's excellent book "The Cholesterol Myths.")I was pleased particularly pleased to see him mention that many people who have heart disease have normal cholesterol.In fact, nearly half of the patients in the Framingham heart study who died of coronary disease had blood cholesterol under 220!

I am, however, concerned that Dr. Yannios seems to be so concerned with atherosclerosis as a cause of heart disease.As Dr. Ravnsknov's book shows, there is no evidence that atherosclerosis causes heart disease, nor is there any evidence that high blood cholesterol causes atherosclerosis.And without that evidence, it is plainly risky to treat otherwise healthy patients with expensive cholesterol-lowering drugs that may have serious short- and long-term side effects, simply because they have preatherosclerotic streaks in their arteries.Even fetuses have such streaks.Should we give newborns cholesterol lowering drugs?If so, I am going to go sink all my money into pharmaceutical stocks.

I say, read this book, but read it skeptically.Do not go out and ask your doctor to prescribe cholesterol lowering drugs for you, especially if your cholesterol is normal.Go to a good library and read the journal articles on cholesterol and heart disease yourself, including the numbers.(Summaries can and do lie!)Read the clinical trials of cholesterol lowering drugs to discover the side effects of these drugs, and ask yourself whether, if you are currently healthy, you want to live a life riddled with those side effects in the name of your "health."Read a book on statistics so you'll understand what is and is not statitistically significant.And read "The Cholesterol Myths."

Have an MI, then BUY THIS BOOK
I had an MI at the age of 36 (ouch).Since then I've tried to keep up to date on all the real, important research about heart disease causes and prevention.Trust me, you don't want to have a *second* MI.

This book takes all the important stuff you need to know and gives it to you in a form you can understand.Better than that, you can take *action*.Action that is tailored to *YOU*.

Both my GP and my Cardiologist knew less about all the risk factors than I did.We did the super-low-fat diet thing and they wanted to treat my lipids with *only* statins.This book has helped me educate them and given me what I need to advocate for myself.I'm know doing everything I can for my *specific* risk factors.

My diet is now low in carbohydrate.My doctors, of course had put me on an ultra-low-fat diet, which, for me (and for 25% of the U.S. population), was *exactly the wrong thing*.When I went on a high-protein, low carb, moderate fat diet my lipids ***greatly*** improved (oh yah and I lost 30 pounds).

Given my lipids, I know now that Niacin *and* statins are the right choice for my profile (I had an LDL-GGE test recommended in the book).

Hey I just had a thought...maybe *you* should buy this book *before* you have an MI... ... Read more

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The sixth edition of the Atlas of Hypertension builds on the tremendous success of earlier editions, but significant revision has been done since the last edition—a third of the chapters are new, and more than half of the chapters are written by new authors. Expanded topics include home blood pressure; secondary hypertension; information on newer agents such as nebivolol, aliskiren, and new vasopeptidase inhibitors; the possible role and pharmacology of renin inhibition; and American and European guidelines for antihypertensive treatment and their influence on physician practice. The striking, four-color format combined with the breadth of information it contains make this Atlas an invaluable resource for physicians, cardiologists, and all professionals involved in the study and treatment of hypertension.