The Cardiac Recovery Handbook: The Complete Guide to Life After Heart Attack or Heart Surgery

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Paul Kligfield Michelle D. Seaton

The Cardiac Recovery Handbook

Name: The Cardiac Recovery Handbook
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ISBN: 9781578262069

The Complete Guide to Life After Heart Attack or Heart Surgery

Paul Kligfield, Michelle D. Seaton, Frederic Flach, MD, KCHS

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Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
15 February 2006

Family & health; Fitness & diet; Mind, Body, Spirit; Complementary therapies, healing & health

Ensure a speedy cardiac recovery-and long-term heart health!-with this step-by-step guide for navigating every stage of heart disease.

One of the nation's top cardiologists answers your questions about medications, heart surgery options, starting a heart healthy diet, and more!

How long will I be in the hospital? Do I need to give up all my favorite foods? What are the side effects of my medication? Why do I feel so depressed? When can I have sex again? How can I prevent a second heart attack?

Heart surgery or a heart attack can be the most frightening experience of your life.

Dr. Paul Kligfield, MD, one of the nation's most respected cardiologists, answers all your questions in clear, everyday language-offering resassuring guidance on all aspects ofcardiac recovery-

. Navigating your initial heart diagnosis

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Understanding your medications and surgical options

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What you need to know about hospitalization and rehabilitation

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Starting and maintain a heart healthy diet and exercise routine

Packed with vital and authoritative information, The Cardiac Recovery Handbook is an essential resource for the millions of Americans suffering from heart disease, as well as their families, healthcare providers, and friends. It's time to get back to your life-healthier than ever!

By: Paul Kligfield, Michelle D. Seaton
Afterword by: Frederic Flach MD KCHS
Imprint: Hatherleigh Press,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9781578262069
ISBN 10: 1578262062
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 15 February 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Kligfield, MD, is Professor of Medicine at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and Director of the Cardiac Health Center in New York City. He is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. Michelle D. Seaton is an award-winning writer for Yankee Magazine, Reader's Digest, and many more.