Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies

by James M. Rippe

The safe and trusted way to prevent and reverse heart diseaseWritten in plain English and packed with tons of authoritative advice, "Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies" includes the most up-to-date information on coronary heart disease and its treatment. This resource covers new ways to diagnose and treat both short- and long-term complications of heart disease, the latest medications, updated diet and exercise plans, the lowdown on recognizing the risk factors and warning signs of a heart attack, determining if you have heart disease, distinguishing between angina, heart attack, and stroke, and much more.

It is projected that by the year 2020, heart disease will be the leading cause of death throughout the world. As the magnitude of cardiovascular diseases continue to accelerate globally, the pressing need for increased awareness and a stronger, more focused national and international response has become more important than ever. "Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies" tackles this vital subject with compassion and authority, outlining the steps you can take to help ensure you don't become just another statistic.Helps you find the right doctor and handle a managed care planCovers all thirteen types of heart disease and discusses the key differences that may determine their progression and treatmentIllustrates how simple changes in diet may be enough to prevent heart diseaseShows how you can reverse some of the effects of heart disease through exercise

If you're suffering from or are at risk of heart disease--or love someone who is--"Preventing & Reversing Heart Disease For Dummies "empowers you to take control of heart health and get on a path to a longer, healthier life.

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 6, 2015

Reviews

[Kevin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'd rather have a heart attack than re-read this book. This particular cure is remarkably boring.

[Jason Prodoehl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book covers a lot of different topics (exercise, nutrition, and gives a lot of ideas and suggestions for heart health. I found it interesting and useful. There is also a great deal of medical jargon explained, which is also useful if you, a family member, or friend get a diagnoses.

[Jessica Knutson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Overall, this is a very fuzzy, feel-good book. However, the diet this book recommends does not reverse heart disease. I highly recommend How to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Dr. Esselstyn, and The End of Heart Disease by Dr. Fuhrman.