Overview

Mention the term heart disease and most people picture an overweight, middle-aged man. Yet the reality is that heart disease is the number one killer of women in North America, accounting for a third of all deaths in women and far surpassing the prevalence of breast cancer. Cardiologist Dr. Martha Gulati and holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos separate the facts from the many myths surrounding heart disease and offer the latest information on both the conventional medical approach and the role of natural medicine in understanding this illness. Saving Women's Hearts examines the unique gender differences for women and provides valuable insight into the screening procedures, diagnosis, treatment options, and most importantly, prevention of heart disease. Written by the leading experts in this field, this practical guide covers: How the heart works and the various types of heart disease Why heart disease is different and unique for women The known and emerging risk factors for heart disease What you need to know about tests and screening procedures Medications - the good, the bad, the ugly, the noteworthy Nature's Pharmacy - the role of vitamins and other supplements Nutritional strategies for better heart health The latest exercise guidelines for women The impact of stress and practical tips on managing stress The role of sleep and heart health And much more...

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Author:   Martha Gulati ,  Sherry Torkos
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 13.90cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 21.20cm
Weight:   0.346kg
ISBN:  

9780470678459

ISBN 10:   0470678453
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   01 March 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments. Introduction. The Heart Questions. Chapter 1 Affairs of a Woman's Heart. Chapter 2 The Risks to a Woman's Heart. Chapter 3 Determining Your Risk of Heart Disease. Chapter 4 Screening and Testing for Heart Disease: What Must Be Done, What Can Be Done, and What the Results Mean. Chapter 5 Heart Medications. Chapter 6 Therapeutic Options and Treatment Goals for Heart Disease and Specific Cardiac Risk Factors. Chapter 7 Nature's Pharmacy. Chapter 8 Heart Bites. Chapter 9 Exercise and Your Heart. Chapter 10 The Impact of Stress. Chapter 11 Sleep and Heart Health. Chapter 12 Why Women Matter: Marching to a New Beat. Endnotes. Resources. Index.

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Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA is a cardiologist and an Associate Professor of Medicine at The Ohio State University. She specialize in heart disease prevention in women, and holds the endowed Sarah Ross Soter Chair in Women's Cardiovascular Health at OSU. Sherry Torkos , BSc Phm is a pharmacist , health author and certified fitness instructor based in Ontario, Canada. She has won several national pharmacy awards for providing excellence in patient care.

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