Sheldon Short Guide to Heart Attacks

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]]>