Author : Mark Greener
Publisher : Sheldon Press
ISBN 13 : 184709385X
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)
Book Synopsis The Sheldon Short Guide to Heart Attacks by : Mark Greener
Download or read book The Sheldon Short Guide to Heart Attacks written by Mark Greener and published by Sheldon Press. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coronary heart disease (CHD) still the leading cause of death in the UK - heart attacks kill about 88,000 people a year – around one person every six minutes Despite these sobering statistics, a heart attack isn’t a death sentence, thanks to improved treatments and increased awareness. This short. Reassuring book shows how combining drugs and lifestyle changes can help you survive - and prevent - heart attacks. Topics include: · The anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system · Risk factors for heart attack · Causes of heart attacks · Symptoms in men, women, and the elderly · Why rapid treatment helps you survive · Prognosis and the prospects of living a normal life · How you and the doctor can increase the chances of survival