Heart Disease (Biographies of Disease)
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (860 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0313376069 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 276 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The book is very readable and recommended for public and health care libraries. Highly recommended." - Choice"This small book is packed with information on heart disease. "An intellectual yet accessible narrative on a number one killer." - Library Journal"A timely, well-written, clear, and concise account of the history, current treatment, and future direction for dealing with this condition. It is a good purchase for the cost." - ARBA
Comprehensive and engrossing Sunspot This book provides a comprehensive and engrossing introduction into the mysteries, glories and vulnerabilities of our oh-so-vital organ. The author's broad knowledge and elegantly cautious tone combine to inspire interest and trust in the reader. The opening chapter, on the history of early discoveries in cardiac physiology and in diagnostic methods is delightful. It prepares the reader to be all the more appre. J.J. Jaffe said A must read for any one curious about the heart and heart disease.. How can a book about heart disease be enjoyable, creative and relevant?This is the one!Chapter by chapter the mysteries of the heart and heart disease unfold. The author takes you on a journey starting with the history of Cardiology, through the heart's functions, disorders, disease, treatments ,the prevention of heart disease and finally what the future holds.The information is presented in a way for a layman . D. T. Berns said but it is not dumbed down.. A well written discussion of how hearts work, their diseases and malfunctions, and what the medical profession can durrently do about these problems. A non-medical person will understand this book, but it is not dumbed down.
Disease conditions that affect the human heart and the methods used to diagnose and treat them are all covered in one concise volume.• Illustrations include diagrams of the heart, examples of test results, and images of devices used to treat heart disease• A glossary defines medical terms used in the book
Regis A. DeSilva, MD, is associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a cardiologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA, as well as executive chairman of Global Medical Knowledge, Inc., which works in low-income countries.