Living well with heart failure, the misnamed, misunderstood condition

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Living well with heart failure, the misnamed, misunderstood condition

Edward K. Kasper and Mary Knudson

Johns Hopkins University Press, c2010

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-265) and index

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Description

Heart failure-the expression alone is scary. The idea that the blood-pumping organ in our chest can struggle, stutter, or suddenly stop is deeply disconcerting. But for those who get the diagnosis, the future is not necessarily bleak. With the right treatments and a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and good nutrition, many people with heart failure can improve their condition and live well. Heart failure expert Edward K. Kasper, M.D., teams with journalist-and survivor-Mary Knudson to give readers an honest account of this misunderstood condition. The authors explain the complex science of heart failure and look critically at the care available. Living Well with Heart Failure, the Misnamed, Misunderstood Condition will help readers understand:* The causes of the condition* Normal and abnormal heart rhythms* How to recognize symptoms and when to seek treatment* Which diagnostic tests to expect * The best treatments for different types of heart failure* How pacemakers work* The advantages and disadvantages of implantable cardioverter defibrillators * How to be safer in a hospital* What exercises result in increased heart, leg, arm, and core body strength * What foods to eat and what to avoid Informed by the shared knowledge of doctor and patient, those diagnosed with heart failure and their loved ones will learn how to effectively manage the condition in this comprehensive and compassionate guide.

Table of Contents

Introduction Part I: The Causes and Diagnosis of Heart Failure 1. What Is This Thing Called Heart Failure? 2. Coronary Artery Disease: The Major Cause of Heart Failure 3. Cardiomyopathy: A Leading Cause of Heart Failure 4. Diagnosing Heart Failure and Its Causes Part II: Treatments for Heart Failure 5. Drug Treatments 6. Conversations of the Heart: Arrhythmias and Pacemakers 7. Straight Talk about Sudden Death: Should I Get an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator? 8. Surgical Treatments 9. Device Treatments for the Critically Ill 10. Getting a New Heart 11. Future Therapies Part III: The Challenges of Living with Heart Failure 12. Nutrition and Heart Failure, by Samantha Heller 13. Exercise: How Much and What Kind? 14. The Patient-Doctor Therapeutic Relationship 15. What You Need to Know about the Hospital 16. Heart Failure in Elderly People 17. What You Can Do for Yourself 18. Where to Find More Information Epilogue Appreciation Appendix: Trade Names and Generic Names of Drugs Notes on Sources Index

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  • NCID
    BC13142888
  • ISBN
    • 9780801894220
  • LCCN
    2009024471
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Baltimore, Md.
  • Pages/Volumes
    272 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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