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Contents
Forward. Preface. A Letter From the Doctor
Introduction.
How To Use This Book
Chapter 1.
Understanding Heart Disease Chapter 2.
Seven Key Strategies for Taking Charge of Heart Disease STRATEGY #1: TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE STRATEGY #2: TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CHOLESTEROL STRATEGY #3: TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FITNESS STRATEGY #4: TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR WEIGHT STRATEGY #5: TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR BLOOD SUGAR STRATEGY #6: TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR SMOKING STRATEGY #7: TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR MEDICATIONS Chapter 3.
Beyond the Key Strategies Managing Your Diet Consuming Alcohol Taking Vitamins and Other Supplements Reducing Stress Using Hormone Therapy Chapter 4.
Research and Emerging Therapies Making Sense of New Research Promising New Heart Disease Therapies Chapter 5.
Staying Well and Prepared Monitoring Your Heart’s Health Guarding Against Other Health Risks Making the Most of Your Doctor’s
Appointment Advance Planning Conclusion Appendices A:
The American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Secondary
Prevention Guidelines B:
Quick Guide to Heart Disease Treatments C:
Tools for Success D:
Seattle Angina Questionnaire E:
Drug Interactions F:
Tests and Medical Procedures Resources Glossary References Index ++++ |
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