100 questions & answers about heart attack and related cardiac problems by Chung, Edward K instant download

100 questions & answers about heart attack and related cardiac problems by Chung, Edward K instant download

vi, 164 pages : 23 cm, This book provides answers to the most commonly asked questions about heart attack and related heart disorders, Machine derived contents note: Introduction -- Part 1. The Basics -- Questions 1-15 describe the heart's anatomy and functions along with a description of a heart attack in questions such as: -- What is the structure of a normal heart? -- What are the normal heart functions? -- What is angina pectoris or angina? -- What is a heart attack? -- Part 2. Risks Factors, Symptoms, and Diagnosis of Heart Attacks -- Questions 16-52 discuss personal factors that can increase your risk of heart attack, along with the symptoms that accompany a heart attack and the tests used to diagnose one, including: -- Why is high blood pressure the major coronary risk factor? -- What is cholesterol? What is \"bad\" (LDL) vs \"good\" (HDL) cholesterol? -- How is diabetes harmful? -- What diseases or disorders may mimic a heart attack? -- Part 3. Problems After a Heart Attack -- Questions 53-67 describe health problems related to a heart attack and how they can be managed, including: -- What are cardiac arrhythmias and how should they be handled? -- What is heart failure? -- What is a heart block? -- What is cardiac arrest? -- Part 4. Treating a Heart Attack -- Questions 68-89 discuss long-term treatments to address heart conditions that a heart attack survivor may suffer, such as: -- What medications are commonly used for heart attack victims? -- What is thrombolytic therapy, and who needs it? -- What is coronary angioplasty, and who needs it? -- What is a coronary stent, and who needs it? -- What is coronary artery bypass graft, and who needs it? -- Part 5: Living After a Heart Attack -- Questions 90-99 describe lifestyle changes and techniques that can improve a heart attack survivor's length and quality of life, including: -- What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation and who needs it? -- How much will my attitude contribute to my recovery? -- Do I face…