The safe and trusted way to prevent and reverse heart disease Written in plain English and packed with tons of authoritative advice, Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies includes the most up-to-date information on coronary heart disease and its treatment. This resource covers new ways to diagnose and treat both short- and long-term complications of heart disease, the latest medications, updated diet and exercise plans, the lowdown on recognizing the risk factors and warning signs of a heart attack, determining if you have heart disease, distinguishing between angina, heart attack, and stroke, and much more. It is projected that by the year 2020, heart disease will be the leading cause of death throughout the world. As the magnitude of cardiovascular diseases continue to accelerate globally, the pressing need for increased awareness and a stronger, more focused national and international response has become more important than ever. Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies tackles this vital subject with compassion and authority, outlining the steps you can take to help ensure you don't become just another statistic. Helps you find the right doctor and handle a managed care plan Covers all thirteen types of heart disease and discusses the key differences that may determine their progression and treatment Illustrates how simple changes in diet may be enough to prevent heart disease Shows how you can reverse some of the effects of heart disease through exercise If you're suffering from or are at risk of heart disease or love someone who is Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies empowers you to take control of heart health and get on a path to a longer, healthier life.

The safe and trusted way to prevent and reverse heartdiseaseWritten in plain English and packed with tons of authoritativeadvice, Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummiesincludes the most up-to-date information on coronary heart diseaseand its treatment. This resource covers new ways to diagnose andtreat both short- and long-term complications of heart disease, thelatest medications, updated diet and exercise plans, the lowdown onrecognizing the risk factors and warning signs of a heart attackdetermining if you have heart disease, distinguishing betweenangina, heart attack, and stroke, and much more.It is projected that by the year 2020, heart disease will be theleading cause of death throughout the world. As the magnitude ofcardiovascular diseases continue to accelerate globally, thepressing need for increased awareness and a stronger, more focusednational and international response has become more important thanever. Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummiestackles this vital subject with compassion and authority, outliningthe steps you can take to help ensure you don't become just anotherstatistic.* Helps you find the right doctor and handle a managed careplan* Covers all thirteen types of heart disease and discusses thekey differences that may determine their progression andtreatment* Illustrates how simple changes in diet may be enough to preventheart disease* Shows how you can reverse some of the effects of heart diseasethrough exerciseIf you're suffering from or are at risk of heartdisease--or love someone who is--Preventing &Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies empowers you to takecontrol of heart health and get on a path to a longer, healthierlife.

Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started with Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease 5Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Heart Health 7Chapter 2: Understanding the Onset and Outcomes of Heart Disease 15Chapter 3: Are You at Risk of Heart Disease? How to Turn That Risk Around 39Part II: Taking Basic Steps to Heart Health 51Chapter 4: Forming a Partnership with Your Doctor for the Best Heart Care 53Chapter 5: Embracing a Healthy Diet and Active Lifestyle 65Chapter 6: Tapping the Power of the Mind/Body Connection 89Chapter 7: Taking a Family Approach to Preventing Heart Disease 101Part III: Tackling Key Health Risks for Heart Disease 111Chapter 8: Combating High Blood Pressure 113Chapter 9: Managing Bad (and Good) Cholesterol 129Chapter 10: Managing Your Weight to Lower Your Risk 143Chapter 11: Quitting Smoking 157Part IV: Treating Heart Disease 169Chapter 12: Modern Medical Arsenal: Rx Weapons for Heart Disease 171Chapter 13: The 411 on Invasive and Surgical Procedures 189Chapter 14: Exploring Complementary Therapies 201Chapter 15: Taking Back Your Life after a Heart Event 213Part V: Heart-Healthy Recipes 225Chapter 16: Heart-Healthy Breakfasts 227Chapter 17: Heart-Healthy Lunches 243Chapter 18: Heart-Healthy Dinners 263Chapter 19: Snacks, Starters, and Desserts 287Part VI: The Part of Tens 299Chapter 20: Ten Differences in Heart Disease between Women and Men 301Chapter 21: Ten Cardiac Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore 307Chapter 22: Ten Heart Tests to Consider or Avoid 311Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Involving Your Family in a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle 317Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 323Index 325