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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