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Ahogy a Bélügyek fiatal szerzőjét elbűvölte az emésztőrendszerünk működése, úgy lett Johannes Hinrich von Borstel a szívünk és érrendszerünk elkötelezett rajongója. Akárcsak Enders, Borstel is számos nagy sikerű előadást tartott a Science Slam rendezvényein. Jelenleg disszertációját írja molekuláris kardiológiából és mentőorvosként dolgozik.
"Az artériák, vénák és hajszálerek hossza testünkben mintegy 150 ezer kilométer."
Elképesztő, nem? Az erek testünk autópályái, a rajtuk átáramló vér mozgását főként a szívünk biztosítja. Nagyon fontos tehát vigyázni a "motorunkra", hangsúlyozza könyvében a fiatal német orvos, aki többek közt elmagyarázza, hogyan épül fel a szív, miképpen működik, mi a vérnyomás, mi az infarktus, hogyan edzhetjük a szívünket, milyen hatással van rá a mozgás, a táplálkozás, az alkohol, a dohányzás és a szex. A világos és közérthető magyarázatokat a kedves rajzokon kívül a szerző izgalmas és tanulságos mentőorvosi esetei teszik még életszerűbbé.
"Az artériák, vénák és hajszálerek hossza testünkben mintegy 150 ezer kilométer."
Elképesztő, nem? Az erek testünk autópályái, a rajtuk átáramló vér mozgását főként a szívünk biztosítja. Nagyon fontos tehát vigyázni a "motorunkra", hangsúlyozza könyvében a fiatal német orvos, aki többek közt elmagyarázza, hogyan épül fel a szív, miképpen működik, mi a vérnyomás, mi az infarktus, hogyan edzhetjük a szívünket, milyen hatással van rá a mozgás, a táplálkozás, az alkohol, a dohányzás és a szex. A világos és közérthető magyarázatokat a kedves rajzokon kívül a szerző izgalmas és tanulságos mentőorvosi esetei teszik még életszerűbbé.
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Published January 1, 2016
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April 23, 2018
Книга научно-популярная, причем популярная гораздо более, чем научная. Автор подробно рассказывает, как развивается сердечно-сосудистая система (ССС) с момента рождения, как функционируют различные её части и подсистемы. Я бы рекомендовал читать эту книгу в старших классах школы. Для людей, мало понимающих как устроена ССС, будет интересной. Ничего нового для себя из книги не почерпнул, только освежил знания. Написана легко, читается быстро.
April 22, 2019
Цкаво і дуже дотепно :) 4 а не 5 за "Гомеопатія - це галузь медицини.", так, автор тверезо оцінює гомеопатію, але за це речення -1.
February 8, 2020
Здоровое питание:
Овощи и фрукты
Особенно смородина, черника
Арбуз и дыня
Свежая морковь
Грецкие орехи
Овёс, ячмень
Имбирь и чеснок
Лук
Цельнозерновая мука свежего помола
Чем чаще заниматься сексом, тем лучше для сердца
Делать прививки
Оптимальный сон - 7 часов.
После пробуждения 30 минут физкультура (1000 движений)
Нет ничего человечнее чем испытывать глубокие потрясения от любви или от ее потери.
Здоровому сердцу нужны здоровое тело и здоровая психика.
Овощи и фрукты
Особенно смородина, черника
Арбуз и дыня
Свежая морковь
Грецкие орехи
Овёс, ячмень
Имбирь и чеснок
Лук
Цельнозерновая мука свежего помола
Чем чаще заниматься сексом, тем лучше для сердца
Делать прививки
Оптимальный сон - 7 часов.
После пробуждения 30 минут физкультура (1000 движений)
Нет ничего человечнее чем испытывать глубокие потрясения от любви или от ее потери.
Здоровому сердцу нужны здоровое тело и здоровая психика.
December 9, 2020
Ein schöner Einstieg in das Herz ♥️
June 9, 2020
This book had potential, but von Borstel's outrageously incorrect statements regarding dietary risk factors completely threw it out the window.
To be clear: The human body does not require dietary cholesterol consumption in order to be healthy. The contrary is far closer to the truth. Carbohydrates do not cause diabetes. Too many calories rich in saturated fats do.
Grave factual errors like these are bound to taint the credibility of any author. The many awkward attempts at humor aren't flattering, either.
I finished the book; I wish I hadn't.
To be clear: The human body does not require dietary cholesterol consumption in order to be healthy. The contrary is far closer to the truth. Carbohydrates do not cause diabetes. Too many calories rich in saturated fats do.
Grave factual errors like these are bound to taint the credibility of any author. The many awkward attempts at humor aren't flattering, either.
I finished the book; I wish I hadn't.
December 31, 2018
Kaip medicininė knyga, parašyta labai šmaikščiai (na, kas dar sugalvotų pateikti dainos "Highway to hell" ritmą, kurio galima laikytis gaivinant žmogų?). Kartu yra ir informacijos. Gal tikėjausi jos daugiau. Bet šiaip gana nebloga knyga.
October 26, 2019
Good for young schoolboys. Fells like waste of time later.
July 26, 2018
Кому интересно как устроена работа главного органа нашего организма и основные проблемы. Просто и понятно.
June 18, 2019
I won this book in a goodreads give away and I am ever so grateful.
This book about the heart is a must read for every person who has a heart. After all we all have one and we need to know how it works, and what can go wrong so we can have a life that is as long and as healthy as we can make it. Johannes von Borstel has managed to write a witty, entertaining and informative book about the heart covering every aspect in masterly detail and yet in a way that anyone at all can understand. It is written in an every day language to allow everyone to read this book and follow the explanations easily. Where needed, easily understandable graphs and drawing have been added.
My first impression was so good that I offered to send this book to a friend of mine who had just been told she had a bit of an arrhythmic heartbeat when I was through with it. But the more I read the more I realized that this book is one of the greatest resources in terms of information about the heart I own and that I would not be able to part with it. So I ordered my friend her own copy and had it sent straight to her. She too is now reading all about the heart and loves the easy to understand information this book provides. I will also take this book to my book group to introduce them to it and ask my libraries to order a copy of their own. As I am a member of 9 libraries it will take some time to do this, but this book is very important to have as a resource in every library. I hope others will also suggest this book to their libraries. It will be a great help to so many people who need to read about the heart in clear, easy to understand plain English. Thank you Johannes von Borstel for writing this book and to goodreads and to the person who sent this to me. I am very grateful.
I first wrote this on April 14th 2017. I have since re-read portions of the book because I developed tachycardia and I have bought my own stethoscope just to listen to what's going on in there. The book has been invaluable to me. Thank you again for writing it Johannes Hinrich von Borstel.
This book about the heart is a must read for every person who has a heart. After all we all have one and we need to know how it works, and what can go wrong so we can have a life that is as long and as healthy as we can make it. Johannes von Borstel has managed to write a witty, entertaining and informative book about the heart covering every aspect in masterly detail and yet in a way that anyone at all can understand. It is written in an every day language to allow everyone to read this book and follow the explanations easily. Where needed, easily understandable graphs and drawing have been added.
My first impression was so good that I offered to send this book to a friend of mine who had just been told she had a bit of an arrhythmic heartbeat when I was through with it. But the more I read the more I realized that this book is one of the greatest resources in terms of information about the heart I own and that I would not be able to part with it. So I ordered my friend her own copy and had it sent straight to her. She too is now reading all about the heart and loves the easy to understand information this book provides. I will also take this book to my book group to introduce them to it and ask my libraries to order a copy of their own. As I am a member of 9 libraries it will take some time to do this, but this book is very important to have as a resource in every library. I hope others will also suggest this book to their libraries. It will be a great help to so many people who need to read about the heart in clear, easy to understand plain English. Thank you Johannes von Borstel for writing this book and to goodreads and to the person who sent this to me. I am very grateful.
I first wrote this on April 14th 2017. I have since re-read portions of the book because I developed tachycardia and I have bought my own stethoscope just to listen to what's going on in there. The book has been invaluable to me. Thank you again for writing it Johannes Hinrich von Borstel.
November 15, 2017
Short but informative look at the heart of us
No matter how much we know about our own bodies (laypeople among us I mean), there's always more fascinating facts out there, and it can never hurt to learn more.
With a feel of a 'Confessions of a GP', this veers between biology, anecdote and advice, in an entertaining look at something we all possess.
The biology isn't glossed over, and it was a little harder keeping up with it in audiobook format, not being able to see every term written down, but I did learn a fair amount from this and remembered to both appreciate and try to look after my heart.
Some things weren't surprising - we should eat more (raw) vegetables. There were some moving stories from the author's time as paramedic, where similar cases have very different outcomes. I liked hearing the differences and underlying science between various heart defects and complaints.
This is the sort of book that makes you reconsider your diet and exercise regimes, and quite rightly so.
Quite brief, but contains much - as does the heart!
No matter how much we know about our own bodies (laypeople among us I mean), there's always more fascinating facts out there, and it can never hurt to learn more.
With a feel of a 'Confessions of a GP', this veers between biology, anecdote and advice, in an entertaining look at something we all possess.
The biology isn't glossed over, and it was a little harder keeping up with it in audiobook format, not being able to see every term written down, but I did learn a fair amount from this and remembered to both appreciate and try to look after my heart.
Some things weren't surprising - we should eat more (raw) vegetables. There were some moving stories from the author's time as paramedic, where similar cases have very different outcomes. I liked hearing the differences and underlying science between various heart defects and complaints.
This is the sort of book that makes you reconsider your diet and exercise regimes, and quite rightly so.
Quite brief, but contains much - as does the heart!
March 30, 2018
Heart was an extremely fun read for me because of my interest in medicine and the heart. Johannes gives a spectrum of knowledge about the heart woven into personal anecdotes that brings the content to life. In depth medical concepts were easily understood with the use of a light, colloquial style which I thoroughly enjoyed. I would read another book about other medical topics written by Johannes in a heart beat!
February 16, 2018
Классная книга, хотя я и не согласна с шуткой автора про Арнольда Шварцнеггера (это единственное, что показалось мне в этой книге неуместным). Рекомендую к прочтению!
November 25, 2020
слишком много врачебных деталей, которые сложно запомнить, но если вкратце, то познавательно.
May 20, 2021
Il sottotitolo spiega in poche parole il contenuto del libro.
L'autore è uno studente di medicina e soccorritore tedesco particolarmente appassionato di cardiologia. In questo libro vuole spiegare in modo molto semplice e leggero l'anatomia, la fisiologia e la patologia del cuore.
Parla per esempio di come il cuore si forma nel feto, come si modifica alla nascita, come funzionano le valvole cardiache, cos'è l'ateroslerosi, l'infarto, le aritmie, eccetera.
E' scritto davvero in modo molto scorrevole e ironico visto che von Borstel inserisce spesso scene simpatiche tratte dalla sua esperienza di soccorritore.
Lo definirei però un libro di informazione medica più che di divulgazione scientifica. La funzione della divulgazione scientifica, infatti, non è solo quella di spiegare in modo comprensibile da tutti informazioni complesse ma anche quella di dare ai lettori gli elementi per capire quali informazioni sono più rilevanti di altre e comunicare l'incertezza insita nelle conclusioni di studi scientifici recenti o condotti su campioni ridotti.
In circa il 70% del libro l'autore parla di nozioni che sono consolidate da tempo, che si possono trovare i tutti i libri di medicina e che difficilmente verranno ribaltate da ulteriori studi. Nel rimanente 30% gli argomenti trattati (relazione tra attività fisica, alimentazione, sonno e patologia cardiaca) richiederebbero di fare divulgazione con la D maiuscola mentre von Berstel si limita a mettere sullo stesso piano conclusioni di studi diversi (per importanza e metodologia) e opinioni proprie senza dare al lettore che, per target del libro, non è del settore, gli strumenti per capire quali sono le informazioni più rilevanti. Stesso errore commesso dalla sua collega de L'intestino felice: I segreti dell'organo meno conosciuto del nostro corpo.
La maggior parte delle fonti, poi, sono in tedesco quindi difficilmente verificabili da chi non conosce la lingua come me, e sono citate solo alla fine senza riferimento sul testo (errore bibliografico che ho notato anche in altri libri editi Sonzogno ma anche altre case editrici - Case Editrici, se siete all'ascolto, per favore imparate a fare le bibliografie dei saggi scientifici!!).
In definitiva lo consiglierei a chi non sa proprio niente sul cuore ed è curioso di scoprire la magia che si nasconde dietro al tu-tum-tu-tum, a chi ha problemi cardiaci e vuole capire che cosa sta succedendo al proprio cuore, a chi vuole intraprendere un percorso di studi in ambito sanitario (va bene per iniziare a imparare qualcosa di fisiologia e cardiologia) e per tutti i curiosi.
Durante la lettura però tenete presente che nel momento in cui l'autore introduce il discorso con "Uno studio dice che..." o simili, le informazioni che ci sono scritte dopo vanno prese con le pinze e verificate su altre fonti.
L'autore è uno studente di medicina e soccorritore tedesco particolarmente appassionato di cardiologia. In questo libro vuole spiegare in modo molto semplice e leggero l'anatomia, la fisiologia e la patologia del cuore.
Parla per esempio di come il cuore si forma nel feto, come si modifica alla nascita, come funzionano le valvole cardiache, cos'è l'ateroslerosi, l'infarto, le aritmie, eccetera.
E' scritto davvero in modo molto scorrevole e ironico visto che von Borstel inserisce spesso scene simpatiche tratte dalla sua esperienza di soccorritore.
Lo definirei però un libro di informazione medica più che di divulgazione scientifica. La funzione della divulgazione scientifica, infatti, non è solo quella di spiegare in modo comprensibile da tutti informazioni complesse ma anche quella di dare ai lettori gli elementi per capire quali informazioni sono più rilevanti di altre e comunicare l'incertezza insita nelle conclusioni di studi scientifici recenti o condotti su campioni ridotti.
In circa il 70% del libro l'autore parla di nozioni che sono consolidate da tempo, che si possono trovare i tutti i libri di medicina e che difficilmente verranno ribaltate da ulteriori studi. Nel rimanente 30% gli argomenti trattati (relazione tra attività fisica, alimentazione, sonno e patologia cardiaca) richiederebbero di fare divulgazione con la D maiuscola mentre von Berstel si limita a mettere sullo stesso piano conclusioni di studi diversi (per importanza e metodologia) e opinioni proprie senza dare al lettore che, per target del libro, non è del settore, gli strumenti per capire quali sono le informazioni più rilevanti. Stesso errore commesso dalla sua collega de L'intestino felice: I segreti dell'organo meno conosciuto del nostro corpo.
La maggior parte delle fonti, poi, sono in tedesco quindi difficilmente verificabili da chi non conosce la lingua come me, e sono citate solo alla fine senza riferimento sul testo (errore bibliografico che ho notato anche in altri libri editi Sonzogno ma anche altre case editrici - Case Editrici, se siete all'ascolto, per favore imparate a fare le bibliografie dei saggi scientifici!!).
In definitiva lo consiglierei a chi non sa proprio niente sul cuore ed è curioso di scoprire la magia che si nasconde dietro al tu-tum-tu-tum, a chi ha problemi cardiaci e vuole capire che cosa sta succedendo al proprio cuore, a chi vuole intraprendere un percorso di studi in ambito sanitario (va bene per iniziare a imparare qualcosa di fisiologia e cardiologia) e per tutti i curiosi.
Durante la lettura però tenete presente che nel momento in cui l'autore introduce il discorso con "Uno studio dice che..." o simili, le informazioni che ci sono scritte dopo vanno prese con le pinze e verificate su altre fonti.
June 26, 2019
Огромное спасибо автору за ту глобальную работу, которую он проделал для того, чтоб познакомить нас с тем, как работает наше сердце. И огромное спасибо моему сердцу за то, что оно работает для меня.
Книга не выносит мозг, не открывает ничего особо нового для человека, имеющего познания в анатомии и физиологии. Но она определенно не раз заставляет улыбнуться и вспомнить то, что изучал за школьной партой.
Особенно интересно читать рассказы автора о его медицинской практике - я огромный фанат всего околомедицинского и мне всегда хочется побольше слушать о том, как герои в белых халатах спасают жизни.
Спасибо врачам за то, что они есть, и да то, что они пишут такие интересные книги.
Книга не выносит мозг, не открывает ничего особо нового для человека, имеющего познания в анатомии и физиологии. Но она определенно не раз заставляет улыбнуться и вспомнить то, что изучал за школьной партой.
Особенно интересно читать рассказы автора о его медицинской практике - я огромный фанат всего околомедицинского и мне всегда хочется побольше слушать о том, как герои в белых халатах спасают жизни.
Спасибо врачам за то, что они есть, и да то, что они пишут такие интересные книги.
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November 22, 2020
Aranyos ismeretterjesztő könyv, szórakoztató kis sztorikkal próbálják benne befogadhatóvá tenni a tudományos magyarázatokat. Ez sokszor sikerül is. Alapvetően azt lehet belőle megtanulni, hogy miért fontosak azok a dolgok, amiket a szívünk egészségének megőrzése érdekében leggyakrabban tanácsolni szoktak (mediterrán konyha, testmozgás, dohányzás/alkohol mellőzése, elegendő alvás), de azért ennél egy picivel többet is. Hasznos olvasmány volt, mondjuk egy csomó szakkifejezést és testi mechanizmust elég nehéz még így is megjegyezni - ha hirtelen valami miatt fontossá válna valamelyik, akkor muszáj lenne újból fellapozni.
December 13, 2025
Das hat lange gedauert, weil ich längere Zeit pausiert habe (konnte das Buch dann doch nicht vorm Einschlafen lesen, da es mich teilweise doch etwas belastet hat mit den Infos, wenn man persönlich betroffen ist), aber ich habe sehr viel gelernt, was ich noch nicht wusste und kann es nur jedem empfehlen, der etwas mehr über eines unserer wichtigsten Organe wissen möchte. Es ist verständlich und in einem lockeren Ton geschrieben und Fachbegriffe werden in Fußnoten am Ende des Buches erklärt.
Also, lesen 😉!
Also, lesen 😉!
June 22, 2017
Written in a way that is both educational but also very easy to understand/relatatble, this book is a wonderful read for anyone wanting to learn more about how the heart - and body work. Having had some training in the heart, it was nice to see things I've been taught reiterated in this book, but also put in a way that most anyone can understand. A pretty quick and enjoyable read - much more so than you might think when looking at a book about the heart ;)
September 11, 2017
3.75/5
The illustrations are so cute and nice. It was an interesting book for me and I did learn quote a fair bit about the heart. If you are looking for a fairly light (this would not be too light) or a less serious book on science, this would be a good step in that direction.
I can't speak from the view of a non-science person as I am a science person.
The illustrations are so cute and nice. It was an interesting book for me and I did learn quote a fair bit about the heart. If you are looking for a fairly light (this would not be too light) or a less serious book on science, this would be a good step in that direction.
I can't speak from the view of a non-science person as I am a science person.
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December 23, 2019A popular science book that describes the main processes of the cardiovascular system. Complicated things with understandable language and analogies, specific doctors' sense of humor. The ideal format for young people and children.
June 26, 2021
3.5 stars rounded up
Somewhat corny but entirely informative. An easy starter book on heart related matters. I would have preferred if the author focused more on cardiac issues and treatments and got rid of some of the wishy-washy content.
Somewhat corny but entirely informative. An easy starter book on heart related matters. I would have preferred if the author focused more on cardiac issues and treatments and got rid of some of the wishy-washy content.
May 27, 2022
В переводе понравились примечания: по делу, с пояснениями и аналогами в русском языке.
Если совсем коротко по сути книги, то: спите 7 часов, питайтесь по средиземноморской диете, меньше добавленного сахара, занимайтесь любовью чаще, прививайтесь, после пробуждения делайте зарядку (1000 движений около 30 минут).
Если совсем коротко по сути книги, то: спите 7 часов, питайтесь по средиземноморской диете, меньше добавленного сахара, занимайтесь любовью чаще, прививайтесь, после пробуждения делайте зарядку (1000 движений около 30 минут).
May 26, 2025
Buen libro para alguien que quiere aprender mas sobre el corazón y no tiene conocimientos de medicina. El autor explica las cosas de manera muy simple y lo hace con anécdotas que lo vuelve mas divertido.
November 17, 2016
Leerzaam en interessant over de werking van het menselijk hart maar soms toch iets te moeilijk voor een leek vanwege de medische vaktermen .
March 22, 2018
This is a fascinating book that greatly simplifies all the complexities of the Heart.
Only one who has a deep understanding can do such a simplification. Kudos to the Author!!
Only one who has a deep understanding can do such a simplification. Kudos to the Author!!
October 27, 2018
Це наче переказ шкільного підручника з біології за 8 клас.
December 8, 2018
Саме той випадок, коли всю важливу для читача інформацію про серце та догляд за ним можно вмістити в декілька сторінок, але для видання книжки налили "води" на 250!
February 6, 2019
easy to read, interractive, interesting. It was pleasure and fun to read it. I enjoyed the book.
May 20, 2019
it's very interesting~
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