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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 616.1237 EAN: 9781578262069 ISBN: 1578262062 Label: Hatherleigh Manufacturer: Hatherleigh Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 296 Publication Date: 2006-03-13 Publisher: Hatherleigh Release Date: 2006-02-01 Studio: Hatherleigh
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent Book for cardiac patients Comment: This book would get five stars from me if it had included something on valve replacement and repair. The author does a great job of explaining heart disease and the surgeries needed as a result of having heart disease. He covers the many drugs that are involved, the tests, the blood work and cardiac rehab. He even has a section on depression that can be associated with having a heart attack and heart surgery. The other thing that kept me from giving this book five stars is that the author talks about the many blood pressure meds, but does not name any of them. I want to know which Beta blocker does what and why it would be prescribed over another. My husband could not tolerate Lopressor, while another Beta blocker might be better for him. And what about the increasing re-emergence of Digoxin as a drug of choice for CHF? Also - an appendix in the back incorrectly classifies some of the BP drugs as diuretics - i.e. Norvasc is a calcium channel blocker - not a diuretic. Other than these discrepancies, this book is a good one to read for a heart patient or by someone getting ready to have a procedure related to heart disease. Customer Rating: Summary: Well done Comment: Gave this to my friend after he had a heart attack. They said it came in handy. Customer Rating: Summary: Good information for pat;ients, family, and friends Comment: great information to help the patient and the family understand the process, recovery, and common fears and reservations. More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: Maybe a suspicious angiogram has the doctor suggesting bypass surgery. Maybe a major heart attack has you confined to the ICU. After a heart attack or heart surgery, you have a hundred questions and your family has more. How long will I be in the hospital? What are the side effects of that medication? Why do I feel so depressed? What can I eat? Can I exercise? One of the nation's most respected cardiologists answers all your questions in The Cardiac Recovery Handbook. In clear, everyday language, the book covers all aspects of cardiac recovery—from the initial diagnosis of heart disease to medications and surgical options, from hospitalization to rehabilitation, from diet and exercise to keeping your spirits up. No question is left unanswered. Filled with a wealth of vital information, The Cardiac Recovery Handbook is an invaluable resource for the millions of Americans suffering from heart disease, as well as their families, healthcare providers, and friends. 25 photos.