Written by respected cardiothoracic surgeon Larry W. Stephenson, M.D. with bestselling author Jeffrey L. Rodengen, "State of the Heart: The Practical Guide to Your Heart and Heart Surgery" is the ultimate source of information for heart patients, their families, and anyone concerned with heart health. Its 47 contributors include a who's who of prominent surgeons from the world's leading cardiac care centers and advice from many pioneers of heart surgery, including Christiaan N. Barnard, Denton Cooley, Michael DeBakey, John Kirklin and C. Walton Lillehei.
Details are presented inside a conversational style to assist visitors understand both risks and also the rewards of each and every contemporary procedure, together with the signs and symptoms and results of common and major disorders.
Additionally to contributions through the world's pre-eminent heart surgeons, it features illustrations by Denis Lee, former mind from the famous medical art illustration graduate program in the College of Michigan, and Kelly Moore, a clinical illustrator using the College of Miami. "Condition from the Heart" includes probably the most comprehensive glossaries associated with a book around the human heart. It, representing greater than 2 yrs of intensive research, presents information within an easy-to-understand format. Bolded terms are defined within text margins for simple reference. An appendix describes prescription medications accustomed to treat heart patients as well as their potential effects.
Published: 2000-01-20 | ISBN: 0945903634, 094590326X | PDF | 288 pages | 9.60 MB
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"When my mother had a heart attack a few months ago, my first impulse was to try to understand what was going on. Purchasing this book was a huge help in that matter. It guided us through all of the various tests, procedures, and surgeries she ended up needing. When we found out a valve replacement would be necessary, we were able to ask informed questions of the surgeon, having read this book. He even asked if I was a doctor!
When faced with frightening, complicated medical issues this book will help you understand your situation. We found ourselves passing it around the cardiac ward waiting room, and using it to help other families as well." by Sharon Robinson
