Heart Failure: A Critical Inquiry into American Medicine and the Revolution in Heart Care

by Thomas J. Moore

Examines the nations heart-care industry, providing information on the use of such procedures as angioplasty and bypass surgery, and demonstrates the ways that medical miracles can be risky or fatal

308 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Thomas J. Moore is professor of medicine and endocrinology at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Moore has studied the blood pressure effects of foods and salt intake for more than two decades, and has written numerous scientific papers and books, including both The DASH Diet for Hypertension and The DASH Diet for Weight Loss. Dr. Moore lives near Boston; he enjoys biking, tennis, and golf.

Reviews

[Marjorie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Counter arguments about the poor research and results of taking drugs to reduce cholesterol.