Download or read book Cardiac Champs written by Larry McConnell and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-06-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac Champs is a self-help book that teaches people with heart disease, particularly heart attack survivors, how to live a healthy, vigorous, happy life while effectively managing the emotional turmoil that so often accompanies heart disease. This second edition of the award winning Finalist in the 2010 USA Book News Awards includes significant enhancement of the chapters on nutrition and exercise along with further suggestions to help you effectively navigate the medical system. Dr. McConnell''s doctoral degree in counselling psychology from McGill University and his personal history with heart disease give him a unique perspective into the psychosocial effects of living with heart disease; a perspective he says is noticeably absent in treating the disease. He thinks the huge emphasis placed on such things as smoking cessation, cholesterol levels and prescription drugs is often at the expense of important psychosocial issues. He claims the real struggle comes with fighting anxiety and anger, trying to alter unhealthy eating patterns, coping with lifestyle disruptions, and for many, insomnia: all of which are discussed in depth in Cardiac Champs. Dr. McConnell wisely uses humour and optimism to avoid any cathartic outpouring as he maps out his program to conquer anger, chronic worry, panic attacks, poor eating habits and the perpetual fear of death. Even his treatment of traditional heart health issues such as diet and exercise is rather novel as he emphasizes choice and variety over authoritarian medical prescriptions. His unique perspective certainly comes through loud and clear when he discusses his approach to physicians, ''They are consultants not managers;'' to alcohol, ''Enjoy your beer;'' and to anger, ''Don''t get angry, don''t get mad, and don''t get even.'' Cardiac Champs is a must read for anyone interested in adopting a realistic plan to control the ''emotional luggage'' so often associated with the various forms of heart disease. REVIEWS "He begins the book by addressing the heart attack survivor''s loved ones, as if they''ve just arrived mid-crisis at the hospital. He simply and effectively walks them through what to expect in the emergency room, then in the intensive care unit" Vancouver Sun & Ottawa Citizen "His book gives practical advice and exercises about how to deal with anxiety. That includes a two week chart that reinforces the idea that these (i.e.anxiety symptoms) are things that aren''t that dangerous." St. Catherines Standard & Simcoe Reformer "Unlike most books on heart attack recovery, Cardiac Champs is packed with practical guidance for dealing with the psychological trauma most heart attack survivors experience." The Valley Breeze "By 1986, the year after his second heart attack, McConnell had used his background as a psychologist to reinvent himself from a "cardiac survivor" to a "cardiac champ." The Observer & Sault Star "(a) book full of great advice for cardiac survivors.......given the rate of heart disease in Canada, it''s a book that should be in wide circulation" The Calgary Herald & Windsor Star "This focus on the mental and emotional aspects of recovery is unique. Indeed, the entire book is marked by innovation. It is even evident in the chapters concerned with traditional heart health issues such as diet and exercise." usabooknews.com "An emotional take on heart disease.......retired psychologist says physical factors are vitally important, but don''t overlook the mental issues." Delta Optimist "Dr. Larry McConnell''s style is excellently suited towards motivational studies, and will teach students the material clearly without overcomplicating the subject." BookRenter.com "McConnell, who outlines ''systematic'' steps to serenity in his book,".... includes The Anger Barometer, "an anger questionnaire designed to help people recognize the emotion so hurtful to themselves and others." Halifax Chronicle Herald

Download or read book I Don t Want to Die Like This A Survivor s Guide To Thriving After a Heart Attack written by Denise Castille Mba Dtm and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every forty seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack. Within five years, one in five survivors will have a second heart attack. You can prepare for and possibly prevent heart disease by reading this valuable book!Denise Castille was only forty-six years old on July 2, 2015, when she suddenly collapsed at work. Her arteries were 99% blocked, and she suffered a near-fatal heart attack. Less than two months before the heart event, Denise was told by a doctor, "There is nothing wrong with your heart. You're just stressed." This misdiagnosis and subsequent heart attack started Denise's journey to becoming a passionate, educated, and action-oriented advocate for heart health.According to the American Heart Association, one in every two African American women in the United States has heart disease. It is the leading cause of death among all men and women in the United States. In her practical, humorous, and inspirational book, I Don't Want to Die Like This, Denise shares her dramatic experience as a widow-maker heart attack survivor.Her extensive research and stories keep you turning the pages as she takes you step-by-step through everything you need to know. Denise's Words of Wisdom (WOW) summarize important information and resources at the end of each chapter. You will find hope, encouragement, and how to prevent heart disease for yourself and someone you know.You will learn the following: what symptoms to look for; how to take care of yourself physically and emotionally; effective communication with your doctor; how to prepare wisely and handle your finances; what to immediately do and not do if you have a heart attack; how to survive and thrive after your heart attack; understanding medications; basic CPR as a life-saving technique; building a support system, and so much more.

Download or read book HEART TO HEART written by LUCIA. NARDO and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Break Free from Heart Attack Fear written by Lisa George and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All you want is your life back, but this seems impossible after a heart attack. It's not. You can move forward to live a vibrant and abundant life. Are you fighting new fears and lacking confidence in your body since your heart attack? Are you confused as to how this happened in the first place? Are you and your loved ones left in a state of shock? You are not alone. You can start the Heart Healing Process to learn to overcome the suffering, shame, and guilt which accompany heart attack victims. A heart event is not a death sentence. Instead, with supportive guidance, it can be a powerful, life changing experience that propels survivors into living a confident life without fear, loneliness, or self-doubt. In Break Free from Heart Attack Fear, Lisa Steele George, a heart attack survivor and certified Whole Life Healing Coach, guides and teaches you to: Navigate the stages of grief and the mountain of emotions following a heart attack Pinpoint and answer questions about lifestyle choices which may have contributed to your heart event Create a support system to empower you during healing Unpack the crap in your mind that negatively affects your brain-heart connection Utilize life-changing tools to transform suffering, negative behaviors and unhealthy patterns into increased energy, decreased anxiety, and promotion of heart health Break Free from Heart Attack Fear empowers you heal your heart using proven and tested methods. Start living the life you deserve right now.

Download or read book Heartmates written by Rhoda F. Levin and published by Minerva Press (UK). This book was released on 1993-11 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Survivor s Guide written by S. Sijpson and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coping with the details of death.

Download or read book A Survivor s Guide to Open Heart Surgery written by Rick Froyd and published by Publishamerica Incorporated. This book was released on 2003-02-24 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rick and Rose Froyd have written a book virtually unlike any of the books out there about heart surgery. Rick has chronicled his own process of recovery from open-chest heart surgery focusing on the psychological impact of the procedure on himself, as well as his family. His Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and his training as a therapist has enabled him to articulate his experience in a unique fashion that will be helpful for other heart surgery survivors and their families to read and relate to. Rose has added the important aspects of what the surgery is like for the spouse of a survivor to round out the books informative appeal.

Download or read book Break Free from Heart Attack Fear written by Lisa Steele George and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-16 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All you want is your life back, but this seems impossible after a heart attack. It's not. You can move forward to live a vibrant and abundant life. Are you fighting new fears and lacking confidence in your body since your heart attack? Are you confused as to how this happened in the first place? Are you and your loved ones left in a state of shock? You are not alone. You can start the Heart Healing Process to learn to overcome the suffering, shame, and guilt which accompany heart attack victims. A heart event is not a death sentence. Instead, with supportive guidance, it can be a powerful, life changing experience that propels survivors into living a confident life without fear, loneliness, or self-doubt. In Break Free from Heart Attack Fear, Lisa Steele George, a heart attack survivor and certified Whole Life Healing Coach, guides and teaches you to: : Navigate the stages of grief and the mountain of emotions following a heart attack Pinpoint and answer questions about lifestyle choices which may have contributed to your heart event Create a support system to empower you during healing Unpack the crap in your mind that negatively affects your brain-heart connection Utilize life-changing tools to transform suffering, negative behaviors and unhealthy patterns into increased energy, decreased anxiety, and promotion of heart health Break Free from Heart Attack Fear empowers you heal your heart using proven and tested methods. Start living the life you deserve right now.

Download or read book Heart attack survival guide written by Mark Greener and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Heart Attack Survivor a Field Guide written by Brad Henson and published by . This book was released on 2002-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains life-strategies for shaking the fear and living a long full life in the aftermath of a heart attack. A book about how to live free from the stress, fear, anger, negative feelings, and unresolved lifestyle challenges that contribute to heart attacks.

Download or read book The Gym Survival Guide written by Gregg Cook and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoga, kickboxing, spinning, weights, cardio machines: the gym can leave novices bewildered! What is all that equipment for--and how do you use it? This survival manual is the antidote to gym confusion. It shows newcomers the ropes, serving up savvy advice that will get them fearlessly on the road to becoming healthier, slimmer, and stronger. From an overview of membership types (including questions to ask before signing) to help on determining your goals, from creating a well-rounded fitness program to thoroughly illustrated explanations of every type of class and equipment, this volume has it all. There's information on resistance, cardiovascular, core, and flexibility training, as well as descriptions of the different gym areas. You'll even find a "Code of Gym Conduct."

Download or read book Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine written by Eric J. Topol and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 1656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Topol Solution gives you a complete print and multimedia package consisting of Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, Third Edition, a DVD, and access to a wealth of online resources. Updated throughout by renowned international authorities, Dr. Topol's best-selling text provides a comprehensive, contemporary view of every area of cardiovascular medicine--preventive cardiology; clinical cardiology; cardiovascular imaging; electrophysiology and pacing; invasive cardiology and surgical techniques; heart failure and transplantation; molecular cardiology; and vascular biology and medicine. The bound-in DVD contains the full text, plus heart sounds, an image/chart/table bank, and videos of procedures--catheterization, CT/MRI, echocardiography, electrophysiology and pacing, intravascular ultrasonography, nuclear cardiology, and surgery. The Topol Solution Website includes the fully searchable text, heart sounds, and an image/chart/table bank downloadable to PowerPoint--plus questions and answers from The Cleveland Clinic Cardiology Board Review; a PDA download of cardiology drug facts; quarterly articles from Critical Pathways in Cardiology, and links to other cardiology Websites.FEATURES: - Thoroughly updated Third Edition of best-selling Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, plus DVD and instant access to a wealth of online resources- THE TEXT: - Renowned international contributors- A comprehensive, contemporary view of every area of cardiovascular medicine-preventive cardiology; clinical cardiology; cardiovascular imaging; electrophysiology and pacing; invasive cardiology and surgical techniques; heart failure and transplantation; molecular cardiology; and vascular biology and medicine- Focus on clinical material, particularly the application of clinical research to practice- Each chapter includes comments on current controversies and pioneering insights into future developments- THE BOUND-IN DVD: - Full content of book- Heart sounds-a

Download or read book Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac arrest can strike a seemingly healthy individual of any age, race, ethnicity, or gender at any time in any location, often without warning. Cardiac arrest is the third leading cause of death in the United States, following cancer and heart disease. Four out of five cardiac arrests occur in the home, and more than 90 percent of individuals with cardiac arrest die before reaching the hospital. First and foremost, cardiac arrest treatment is a community issue - local resources and personnel must provide appropriate, high-quality care to save the life of a community member. Time between onset of arrest and provision of care is fundamental, and shortening this time is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of death and disability from cardiac arrest. Specific actions can be implemented now to decrease this time, and recent advances in science could lead to new discoveries in the causes of, and treatments for, cardiac arrest. However, specific barriers must first be addressed. Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival examines the complete system of response to cardiac arrest in the United States and identifies opportunities within existing and new treatments, strategies, and research that promise to improve the survival and recovery of patients. The recommendations of Strategies to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival provide high-priority actions to advance the field as a whole. This report will help citizens, government agencies, and private industry to improve health outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest across the United States.

Download or read book Cardiovascular Medicine written by James T. Willerson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-06 with total page 2877 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers the most up-to-date, user-friendly guidance on the evaluation, diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of heart and vascular disease. The book and DVD package is designed to provide comprehensive coverage of every aspect of cardiovascular medicine. The book has consistent chapter organization relevant to modern cardiovascular practice, clear design and engaging text. The reader will have all the guidance to diagnose and manage the full range of cardiovascular conditions in one textbook resource, while also benefiting from access to additional video material from the integral DVD-ROM. This includes over 100 individual heart sounds.

Download or read book Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest written by Justin B. Lundbye and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-07-25 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Therapeutic hypothermia has emerged as a very important treatment option for patients with cardiac arrest as it provides significant protection from developing neurologic injury once the patient has been successfully resuscitated. Studies have demonstrated over 15% absolute risk reduction in death and neurologic injury using this therapy. Although hospitals and medical centers have become familiar with this important intervention it still remains greatly under utilized due to an experience and lack of resources to safely and effectively deploy such a program. The objective of this book is to educate and familiarize both providers and institutions as to how to develop and deploy and provide therapeutic hypothermia to their patients. The current knowledge for this is provided by speakers and national experts and also by literature review. There are several courses being provided on this as well throughout the US. These are good venues for people to come and see and get hands on experience, but there still needs to be a concrete book with references on how to go about getting this program started.

Download or read book Thrombosis written by Jef Arnout and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers delivered at the Center for Thrombosis and Vascular Research in Leuven in honor of Jos Vermylen.

Download or read book Ski written by and published by . This book was released on 1983-03 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: