"Drawing on fifty years of patient care and information from the Missouri Heart Program, Turner explains how to recognize all of the early warning signs of heart attacks and strokes - including little-known signs - and how important it is to seek immediate treatment to save lives and prevent damage to the heart"--Provided by publisher.
Coronary heart disease, the commonest cause of heart attacks, remains the leading cause of death in the UK, despite rates falling in the last few decades, despite numerous therapeutic advances and despite increased awareness. Rates are especially high in economically deprived communities, some ethnic groups and at certain ages; but everyone's at risk. This book aims to help people at high risk prevent their first or subsequent heart attack as well as helping those who experience a heart attack get back to a normal life as soon as possible. As this book shows, combining drugs and lifestyle changes can help you survive - and prevent - heart attacks. Topics include: The anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system; Modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors such as smoking, diet, age, family history and sex; Causes and types of heart attack; Why heart attacks are more common at certain times of day; Prognosis - what makes survival more likely; Symptoms in men, women and the elderly; Diagnosis and treatment; After a heart attack - physical, psychological and lifestyle factors; Preventing heart attacks; Caring for a loved one after a heart attack.
A revolutionary, personalized guide to preventing heart disease—America’s #1 killer Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in America. It affects 81 million Americans and is the culprit in one of every two deaths in the United States. Most people think that they are not at risk of a heart attack if they control their cholesterol and blood pressure, but they aren’t aware of other major risk factors. The good news is that with the right information and strategies, heart attacks are preventable—even if heart disease runs in the family. In Beat the Heart Attack Gene, world-renowned cardiovascular specialists Bradley Bale, MD and Amy Doneen, ARNP, present a new model for understanding and preventing heart disease. They explain the three different genetic types of cholesterol profiles and tailor treatments for each type, using their cutting-edge Bale/Doneen Method, a comprehensive, evidence-based medical treatment plan that detects cardiovascular disease (CVD) at early stages and stabilizes it with individualized medical and lifestyle therapy. Beat the Heart Attack Gene includes easy quizzes and self-tests that show how to determine cholesterol genotype as well as advice for how to apply that knowledge through and individualized lifestyle advice. For heart attack and stroke survivors, the Bale/Doneen Method also helps prevent recurrences by identifying and treating what's triggering the patient's disease—a crucial step that many cardiologists neglect. With their proven method utilized by healthcare professionals worldwide, Bale and Doneen empower readers by alerting them to potential health threats, and then offer personalized strategies so they can live healthy, active lives without fear of heart attack or stroke. Specifically, Beat the Heart Attack Gene addresses: *The hidden cause of most heart attacks *Early prevention methods *The dangerous cholesterol most doctors don’t check *Major red flags for heart attack and stroke risk, including gum disease *The genes that increase cardiovascular risk as much as smoking *The best and worst supplements and foods for your heart *10 surprising ways to prevent heart attacks
"Surviving the Silence: A Guide to Heart Attacks" delves deeply into the critical aspects of myocardial infarction, from its alarming onset to the comprehensive recovery process. This essential guide covers the underlying causes of heart attacks, recognizing early warning signs, and the crucial steps for emergency response. It thoroughly examines treatment options, including the latest medical interventions and surgical techniques, alongside detailed discussions on post-heart attack rehabilitation. Designed for both patients and healthcare providers, the book aims to empower readers with knowledge and practical strategies to manage heart health proactively, improve survival rates, and enhance quality of life after a heart attack.
"Surviving the Silence: A Guide to Heart Attacks" delves deeply into the critical aspects of myocardial infarction, from its alarming onset to the comprehensive recovery process. This essential guide covers the underlying causes of heart attacks, recognizing early warning signs, and the crucial steps for emergency response. It thoroughly examines treatment options, including the latest medical interventions and surgical techniques, alongside detailed discussions on post-heart attack rehabilitation. Designed for both patients and healthcare providers, the book aims to empower readers with knowledge and practical strategies to manage heart health proactively, improve survival rates, and enhance quality of life after a heart attack.
Heart attacks and strokes can affect almost anyone-at any time. In the United States, somebody dies from a heart-related event every minute and from a stroke every three to four minutes. However, the good news is that most of the causes are preventable. In fact, small lifestyle adjustments can dramatically improve cardiovascular health. Conquering Heart Attack & Stroke brings you a 10-step self-defense plan that will arm you with powerful knowledge and simple strategies that will diminish your risk of falling victim to cardiovascular disease. You'll soon discover that you won't be giving up the little pleasures that make life worthwhile. This practical guide tells you how everyday indulgences, such as consuming red wine or dark chocolate, having a massage, or laughing with friends, can actually aid you in the fight. Inside you'll find personal reports that provide real-life accounts of others' experiences and the lessons they learned; these are coupled with "Secret Weapon" sidebars that reveal little-known facts that can boost your chances of a long, active, and happy life. The self-defense plan includes: Step 1: Know What You're Up Against-Discover nine everyday lifestyle changes that could save your life. Did you know that just nine factors account for 90 percent of all first-time heart attacks? Step 2: Recognize the Danger Signs-Know the common, less common, and deceiving symptoms and know how to take action. Did you know, for example, that if you perform chest compressions to the Bee Gee's tune "Stayin' Alive," you'll be close to the ideal rhythm for CPR? Step 3: Assess Your Risk-Assess your lifestyle choices with a series of questionnaires. Did you know that losing abdominal fat can dramatically lower your risk of having a stroke or a mini-stroke? Step 4: Make Your Personal Plan-Take stock of your individual risk factors and how to tackle them. Did you know that learning to play a musical instrument could be good for your heart? Step 5: Discover the Pleasures of Healthy Eating-Learn how to cut through the general confusion of good nutrition. Did you know that persimmons contain a magic cocktail of atherosclerosis-busting chemicals? Step 6: Reach Your Target Weight-Discover the foods that fight "middle-age spread." Did you know that getting a good night's sleep can build resistance to food cravings? Step 7: Get in Shape-Find out how to incorporate exercise into your existing lifestyle, including the basic workouts we provide. Did you know that every two hours of standing or walking reduces your risk of obesity by nine percent? Step 8: Safeguard Your Body-Follow these tips to avoid toxins, inflammations, and conditions that put your arteries at risk. Did you know that exposure to cold weather puts a strain on the heart? Step 9: Relax and Enjoy Life-Take control of factors that can raise blood pressure. Did you know that a stressful relationship at home can raise your risk of having a heart attack or stroke by a third? Step 10: Make Your Plan Life-Long-Discover how to deal with setbacks and set up smart goals for success. Did you know that people with confidence in their ability to exercise regularly are less likely to give it up?
"I Survived a Heart Attack and Stroke: A Guide to Causes, Prevention, and Recovery" is a comprehensive and insightful book that delves into the journey of overcoming two formidable cardiovascular challenges. Authored with a blend of expertise and empathy, this guide provides a thorough exploration of the causes behind heart attacks and strokes, offering readers a nuanced understanding. From in-depth discussions on preventive measures to practical insights on recovery, the book serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking knowledge about these critical health issues. With a focus on empowerment, the author navigates through the complexities of heart health, providing readers with actionable steps to enhance their well-being. Whether you're looking to safeguard against cardiovascular issues or recovering from a heart attack or stroke, this book offers guidance, support, and a roadmap to reclaiming a heart-healthy life.
Cardiac arrest can strike a seemingly healthy individual of any age, race, ethnicity, or gender at any time in any location, often without warning. Cardiac arrest is the third leading cause of death in the United States, following cancer and heart disease. Four out of five cardiac arrests occur in the home, and more than 90 percent of individuals with cardiac arrest die before reaching the hospital. First and foremost, cardiac arrest treatment is a community issue - local resources and personnel must provide appropriate, high-quality care to save the life of a community member. Time between onset of arrest and provision of care is fundamental, and shortening this time is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of death and disability from cardiac arrest. Specific actions can be implemented now to decrease this time, and recent advances in science could lead to new discoveries in the causes of, and treatments for, cardiac arrest. However, specific barriers must first be addressed. Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival examines the complete system of response to cardiac arrest in the United States and identifies opportunities within existing and new treatments, strategies, and research that promise to improve the survival and recovery of patients. The recommendations of Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival provide high-priority actions to advance the field as a whole. This report will help citizens, government agencies, and private industry to improve health outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest across the United States.
Written exclusively by and for black Americans, this guide explains why this group is at particular risk of heart disease and hypertension and offers up-to-date information on prevention and survival. The book includes a test to gauge one's risk of heart problems, an extensive list of medical and nutritional resources, instructive diagrams, and tables and charts.
This book by the National Institutes of Health (Publication 06-4082) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides information and effective ways to work with your diet because what you choose to eat affects your chances of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension (the medical term). Recent studies show that blood pressure can be lowered by following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan-and by eating less salt, also called sodium. While each step alone lowers blood pressure, the combination of the eating plan and a reduced sodium intake gives the biggest benefit and may help prevent the development of high blood pressure. This book, based on the DASH research findings, tells how to follow the DASH eating plan and reduce the amount of sodium you consume. It offers tips on how to start and stay on the eating plan, as well as a week of menus and some recipes. The menus and recipes are given for two levels of daily sodium consumption-2,300 and 1,500 milligrams per day. Twenty-three hundred milligrams is the highest level considered acceptable by the National High Blood Pressure Education Program. It is also the highest amount recommended for healthy Americans by the 2005 "U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans." The 1,500 milligram level can lower blood pressure further and more recently is the amount recommended by the Institute of Medicine as an adequate intake level and one that most people should try to achieve. The lower your salt intake is, the lower your blood pressure. Studies have found that the DASH menus containing 2,300 milligrams of sodium can lower blood pressure and that an even lower level of sodium, 1,500 milligrams, can further reduce blood pressure. All the menus are lower in sodium than what adults in the United States currently eat-about 4,200 milligrams per day in men and 3,300 milligrams per day in women. Those with high blood pressure and prehypertension may benefit especially from following the DASH eating plan and reducing their sodium intake.
