Will a pediatric heart surgeon finally be able to overcome his family problems and accept love in his life again? Find out what happens in the final book of this multigenerational duet by Alison Roberts. The family they share… …brings them together! Pediatric heart surgeon Anthony Morgan is used to fixing tiny hearts yet can’t mend his own after being estranged from his son. When he meets nurse Elsie, he learns some shocking news—they share a grandson! Having been alone for so long, Elsie welcomes Anthony’s friendship and is delighted that it develops into something more… But when his family problems seem insurmountable, can Elsie rescue Anthony’s heart and heal her own, too? From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine. Morgan Family Medics Book 1: Secret Son to Change His Life Book 2: How to Rescue the Heart Doctor
Dr. Wayne's career-long quest for an early warning system for heart disease has been supported in part by a grant from the American Heart Association. He was able to develop procedures which uncovered heart disease long before traditional examination methods would have. In the early 70's, he wrote the first textbook on noninvasive cardiology.
Could the handsome doctor who washed up on the beach be the one to mend this family’s hearts? Find out in the latest Harlequin Medical Romance from multi-award-winning author Marion Lennox. A lesson from the gorgeous doc: A family can be the greatest gift! A year ago Jenny was an emergency doctor, loving life in fast-paced Sydney. Now, after the loss of her brother and his wife, she’s living an unrecognizable life on remote Albatross Island, raising her nieces and nephews. Then Dr. Silas washes up on her beach, shipwrecked and injured! Just like Jenny and the kids, Silas is no stranger to grief. But can he bring hope to Jenny and her fledgling family, too? From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
The New York Times bestselling guide to the lifesaving diet that can both prevent and help reverse the effects of heart disease Based on the groundbreaking results of his twenty-year nutritional study, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn illustrates that a plant-based, oil-free diet can not only prevent the progression of heart disease but can also reverse its effects. Dr. Esselstyn is an internationally known surgeon, researcher and former clinician at the Cleveland Clinic and a featured expert in the acclaimed documentary Forks Over Knives. Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease has helped thousands across the country, and is the book behind Bill Clinton’s life-changing vegan diet. 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, all Dr. Esselstyn’s patients began to improve dramatically, and twenty years later, they remain free of symptoms. Complete with more than 150 delicious recipes perfect for a plant-based diet, the national bestseller Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease explains the science behind the simple plan that has drastically changed the lives of heart disease patients forever. It will empower readers and give them the tools to take control of their heart health.
In the latest Harlequin Medical Romance by Karin Baine, could this single dad and his daughters be the ready-made family the cardiologist had given up searching for? Could this single dad… …make her a mother? Family is something that cardiologist Lily has always denied herself. Since her own heart condition was diagnosed, she’s chosen to pour all her passion into her career. So when she’s partnered with widowed firefighter Charlie “Finn” Finnegan for a project, she’s stunned by their sizzling attraction. As they work closely together, gorgeous Finn pushes all her buttons! But it’s his every interaction with his delightful daughters that melts Lily’s heart and begins to rekindle her long-buried hopes for a family… From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Dr. Roberto Canessa recounts his side of the famous 1972 plane crash of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 in the Andean Mountains and how, decades later, the harrowing journey to survive propelled him to become one of the world’s leading pediatric cardiologists, seeing in his patients the same fierce will to live he witnessed in the Andes. As he tended to his wounded Old Christians teammates amidst the devastating carnage, rugby player Roberto Canessa, a second-year medical student at the time, realized that no one on earth was luckier: he was alive—and for that, he should be eternally grateful. As the starving group struggled beyond the limits of what seemed possible, Canessa played a key role in safeguarding his fellow survivors, eventually trekking with a companion across the hostile mountain range for help. No one could have imagined that there were survivors from the accident in such extreme conditions. Canessa's extraordinary experience on the fine line between life and death became the catalyst for the rest of his life. This uplifting tale of hope and determination, solidarity and ingenuity, gives vivid insight into the world-famous story that inspired the movie Alive! Canessa also draws a unique and fascinating parallel between his work as a doctor diagnosing very complex congenital cardiopathies in unborn and newborn infants and the difficult life-changing decisions he was forced to make in the Andes. With grace and humanity, Canessa prompts us to ask ourselves: what do you do when all the odds are stacked against you?
Amazon Best Seller in Heart Disease Compelling, expert advice on how to live fearlessly with atrial fibrillation AFib patients, their family, friends, and caregivers are often misinformed about the latest research, advancements, and treatments. In this life-changing book, renowned cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Aseem Desai diminishes the worry and confusion that come with an AFib diagnosis by presenting you with the latest medical information in a concise and positive way. Dr. Desai has made it his mission to significantly improve the lives of those diagnosed with AFib and to offer hope and encouragement to patients and their loved ones. Filled with innovative knowledge and vivid illustrations, Restart Your Heart will empower and inspire you by providing straightforward answers and options to deal with this complex disease. In this comprehensive guide to living your best life with AFib, you will: • Be Informed about what AFib is, why it happens, and simple steps to take after being diagnosed. • Be Prepared to deal with the diagnosis and condition on mental and emotional levels, and create a toolbox for resilience in challenging times. • Be in Control by gaining crucial knowledge about trigger and risk factor modifications, the latest treatment options, and how to monitor the disease for progression or recurrence. Restart Your Heart delivers cutting-edge information, options, and solutions that will afford you a newfound sense of comfort, confidence, and control.
Discusses the job and encounters that a paramedic may experience. Also includes the history of the profession, along with the different levels of training involved.
When a medical situation forces him out of the political race against a governor looking to privatize state government, Mack ends up supporting an unlikely candidate who ends up in a questionable situation of his own that throws his whole campaign into turmoil.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney and his longtime cardiologist, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, share the story of Cheney’s thirty-five-year battle with heart disease—providing insight into the incredible medical breakthroughs that have changed cardiac care over the last four decades. For as long as he has served at the highest levels of business and government, Vice President Dick Cheney has also been one of the world’s most prominent heart patients. Now, for the first time ever, Cheney, together with his longtime cardiologist, Jonathan Reiner, MD, shares the very personal story of his courageous thirty-five-year battle with heart disease, from his first heart attack in 1978 to the heart transplant he received in 2012. In 1978, when Cheney suffered his first heart attack, he received essentially the same treatment President Eisenhower had had in 1955. Since then, cardiac medicine has been revolutionized, and Cheney has benefitted from nearly every medical breakthrough. At each juncture, when Cheney faced a new health challenge, the technology was one step ahead of his disease. Cheney’s story is in many ways the story of the evolution of modern cardiac care. Heart is the riveting, singular memoir of both doctor and patient. Like no US politician has before him, Cheney opens up about his health struggles, sharing harrowing, never-before-told stories about the challenges he faced during a perilous time in our nation’s history. Dr. Reiner provides his perspective on Cheney’s case and also gives readers a fascinating glimpse into his own education as a doctor and the history of our understanding of the human heart. He masterfully chronicles the important discoveries, radical innovations, and cutting-edge science that have changed the face of medicine and saved countless lives. Powerfully braiding science with story and the personal with the political, Heart is a sweeping, inspiring, and ultimately optimistic book that will give hope to the millions of Americans affected by heart disease.
