Download or read book The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Heart Failure written by Randall Starling and published by Kaplan Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert medical advice from the #1 heart center in America for 14 years in a row For the 5 million people with heart failure, there’s new reason for hope: recent medical advances have revolutionized how this condition is managed. In The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Heart Failure, Dr. Randall Starling, one of the foremost authorities on heart health, provides authoritative advice to help people survive heart failure and enjoy a good quality of life. This comprehensive resource gives readers the cutting-edge medical guidance Dr. Starling offers his patients, including: Insight into what causes heart failure The latest breakthrough studies – and what those discoveries mean for the future of this disease Reliable guidance on diagnostic tests and treatment options Personal stories of those who have triumphed over the disease Plus, advice on how to live well with a chronic illness Cleveland Clinic’s Heart Center has been ranked #1 for heart care in the United States for 14 years in a row, by USNews & World Report. Patients travel from more than 100 countries to receive care.
Download or read book Heart Failure written by Randall Starling and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen to 20 years ago, physicians more or less treated everybody the same way with two or three pills, and that's all they had to offer. The clock was ticking while doctors waited until patients were so sick they needed heart transplants. The medical landscape is completely different today. Now doctors methodically dissect cases of heart failure; they figure out the underlying issues. It's critical to have a proper diagnosis, but it is equally important to determine the cause of heart failure. Not all stories about patients with heart failure have happy endings. But many do. Throughout this book, readers will find case studies about patients who triumphed over their diagnosis. Whether it's the patient, a family member, or a friend confronting heart failure, this book can helps show the way through the diagnosis and treatment.
Download or read book Cleveland Clinic Heart Book written by Cleveland Clinic and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 2000-03-08 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cleveland Clinic Heart Book written by Eric Topol and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 2000-03-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cleveland Clinic Heart Book provides a modern view of heart health care for all ages, including invaluable information on numerous diseases and conditions along with their diagnoses; plus current standards of practice as well as up-to-the-minute surgical procedures. The Cleveland Clinic Heart Book has heart health tips for the entire family.
Download or read book Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook written by Cleveland Clinic Heart Center and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2008-12-10 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ranked as the #1 heart hospital in America eleven years running by U.S. News & World Report, Cleveland Clinic is also world-renowned for its life-saving medical breakthroughs, including bypass surgery. The hospital performs more open-heart surgeries and transplants than any other hospital in America. Now, emphasizing prevention, it has teamed with cookbook authors Bonnie Sanders Polin and Frances Towner Giedt to create the most complete and easy-to-follow plan yet for preventing heart disease: Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook. Polin and Giedt have developed outstanding recipes that taste too good to be good for you (but are), ranging from Cajun Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Pineapple Salsa to Chipotle Chicken and Corn Tamale Pies, All-American Meatloaf, and even New York-Style Cheesecake. The authors also provide a week's worth of menus for each of three caloric plans to take the guesswork out of eating from morning to night. With this guide handy, there’s no irksome hunt for answers to heart-related diet and fitness questions. Just turn the pages to find: • How many eggs can be safely consumed per week • Lists of foods rich in omega-3 oils and tips on avoiding mercury in fish • Ideas for healthy snacks under 200 calories • Strategies for eating out • Why fiber is the key to good nutrition • How to choose the healthiest protein–and the facts on soy • The latest findings on alcohol • How using a pedometer can keep you out of a gym • How to calculate a healthy body weight • How to keep kids fit and cope with finicky eating habits Backed by the reputation of Cleveland Clinic, this all-in-one guide is the easy, enjoyable way for Americans to care for their hearts and live longer, healthier lives.
Download or read book Heart 411 written by Marc Gillinov, M.D. and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to heart health from two of America's most respected doctors at Cleveland Clinic, the #1 hospital for heart health in America. Are you one of the eighty-two million Americans currently diagnosed with cardiovascular disease—or one of the millions more who think they are healthy but are at risk? Whether your goal is to get the best treatment or stay out of the cardiologist’s office, your heart's health depends upon accurate information and correct answers to key questions. In Heart 411, two renowned experts, heart surgeon Marc Gillinov and cardiologist Steven Nissen, tackle the questions their patients have raised over their decades of practice: Can the stress of my job really lead to a heart attack? How does exercise help my heart, and what is the right amount and type of exercise? What are the most important tests for my heart, and when do I need them? How do symptoms and treatments differ among men, women, and children? Backed by decades of clinical experience and up-to-the-minute research, yet written in the accessible, down-to-earth tone of your trusted family doctor, Heart 411 cuts through the confusion to give you the knowledge and tools you need to live a long and heart-healthy life.
Download or read book You and Your Cardiologist written by Curtis M. Rimmerman and published by Cleveland Clinic Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Rimmerman, a noted cardiologist, explains how patients can make the cardiologists job easier while increasing the benefit to themselves by making the office visit as efficient as possible.
Download or read book The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Speaking with Your Cardiologist written by Curtis Rimmerman and published by Kaplan Publishing. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 30 million people have been diagnosed with a heart condition, including heart disease, heart failure, a heart attack, or a stroke. Millions more are diagnosed every year. The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Talking with Your Cardiologist, Dr. Curtis Mark Rimmerman, part of the award-winning Cardiovascular Medicine Department at Cleveland Clinic, presents newly diagnosed patients with the most authoritative information to help them take charge of their heart health. This important resource gives readers cuttingedge medical guidance, including: How to choose a cardiologist What to ask during visits What you should know about diagnostic testing, treatments, and medications Clear explanations of the newest studies Personal stories of those who have triumphed over a heart condition Fast facts and red-flag sidebars Plus, advice on how to make the necessary lifestyle choices to live an active and healthy life For the past 14 years, U.S. News & World Report named the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center the number-one heart center in America. Its pioneering doctors developed cardiac angiography and the coronary artery bypass.
Download or read book The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Heart Attacks written by Curtis Rimmerman and published by Kaplan Publishing. This book was released on 2009-05-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keep Your Heart Healthy and Preserve the Quality of Your Life! The statistics are staggering: More than 1 million people have new or recurrent heart attacks every year. Don’t become a statistic. Make the decision today to educate yourself about keeping your heart healthy. In The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Heart Attacks, Dr. Curtis Rimmerman, one of America’s foremost authorities on heart health, reveals important information for patients and their families on how to avoid a heart attack or survive and thrive after one. Inside you’ll find advice to help you: Understand the risk factors and minimize the likelihood of having a heart attack.· Discover the best possible methods for managing heart problems, using medical, surgical, interventional, and rehabilitative strategies. Get the facts about diet and exercise and the dramatic impact they can have on your condition. · Learn about the latest breakthrough studies, and what those discoveries mean for the future of preventing heart attacks. Find inspiration and encouragement from the stories of people who have survived heart attacks and improved their health. Cleveland Clinic is ranked consistently among the top hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report. Its heart program, ranked #1 in the United States for 14 years in a row, cares for people from more than 100 countries.
Download or read book Cleveland Clinic Heart Book written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information and advice on how the heart works, preventing, diagnosing, and treating various types of heart disease, recovering from a heart attack, and related topics.
Download or read book Heart to Heart written by Norman Richards and published by Atheneum Books. This book was released on 1987 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The cleveland clinical guide to heart failure written by Randall Starling and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The First Year Heart Disease written by Lawrence D. Chilnick and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2008-01-23 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the co-creator of the New York Times-bestselling The Pill Book-key medical, diet, and lifestyle strategies for managing cardiovascular disease in the year post-diagnosis
Download or read book Heart Failure written by Patrick M. McCarthy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing optimal care for heart failure patients is a complex challenge that requires cooperation and coordination across multiple disciplines. Now, you can apply the successful techniques pioneered at the Cleveland Clinic, which are carefully explored and explained in this text. Drs. McCarthy and Young draw on their experience to show how an interdisciplinary team works together to: arrive at a proper diagnosis initiate medical therapy make decisions regarding the best use of percutaneous therapies, surgical therapies, electrical therapies, and the use of mechanical circulatory support devices and transplantation. Throughout the book, they present the most updated evidence for both drug trials and surgical trials. They emphasize the benefits of performing the most complete surgery that is practical, then continuing medical therapy. Each chapter focuses on one aspect of treatment, but the authors recognize that the best way to manage an individual patient is often to adapt a variety of different therapies. They state their opinions clearly, identifying which part of care is science and which is art. Heart Failure: A Combined Medical and Surgical Approach is a true collaboration that helps you identify the most effective strategies – operative interventions, pacing and ICD treatment, new diagnostic tools, and pharmacotherapeutic developments – and implement them for your patients.
Download or read book Heart Failure written by Stuart D. Katz and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heart Failure synthesizes established clinical guidelines for the management of heart failure in an easy-to-use handbook for busy clinicians.
Download or read book Short Stay Management of Acute Heart Failure written by W. Frank Peacock and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely book is a road map for defining the care of acute heart failure patients in the short stay or observation unit setting. Produced in collaboration with the Society of Chest Pain Centers, this book provides an understanding of the diverse medical needs and solutions, administrative processes, and regulatory issues necessary for successful management. In an environment of increasing financial consciousness, medical practice is changing drastically. Short stay care is premier among the new specialties that cater to the complex balance of optimizing patient outcomes while minimizing fiscal burdens. The observation unit has proven to be an excellent arena for the care of acute heart failure, replete with opportunities to improve both medical management and quality metrics. Unique to the field, Short Stay Management of Acute Heart Failure, Second Edition is the only book of its kind, providing the medical, regulatory, and economic tools necessary to create and implement successful short stay management protocols and units for the care of the heart failure patient. It is an essential guide for health care professionals and for hospitals and institutions wishing to be recognized as quality heart failure centers as accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
Download or read book The Cleveland Clinic Cardiology Board Review written by and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013 with total page 953 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Cleveland Clinic Cardiology Board Review, 2nd Edition, continues to offer thorough preparation for board certification and recertification exams in cardiology. It is written by distinguished clinicians from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation's Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and based on the Cleveland Clinic Foundation's popular annual Intensive Review of Cardiology course.The book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of every area of contemporary cardiovascular medicine. Emphasis is on board relevant clinical material and accurate real-world clinical decision making. More than 400 illustrations and numerous tables facilitate quick review. Board-format questions with answers and explanations appear at the end of each section. New for this edition: 4 color added throughout highlighted key points/critical issues surrounding guidelines. Online companion website with a component of online clinical cases with questions"--Provided by publisher.
