The Women's Heart Book: The Complete Guide to Keeping Your Heart Healthy

by Fredric J. Pashkow

One of Americas preeminent heart physicians discusses women's heart health in an accessible, groundbreaking, and potentially life-saving book, now completely updated and revised. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in American women. As public awareness of this fact grows, women are paying more attention to the risks of heart disease. In this revised edition of the originally published, highly successful guide to women's heart health, an internationally renowned cardiologist, Dr. Pashkow, and a survivor of open heart surgery, Charlotte Libov, cover every aspect of heart care, heart surgery, and the prevention of heart disease. Drawing from their combined experience, the authors offer information on calculating the risk for heart disease; finding a good doctor; detecting congenital defects; what a pregnant woman needs to know about potential heart problems; and state-of-the art treatments, surgery, and drug therapies. In addition, the book features an effective diet and exercise life-plan that can dramatically reduce the risks of heart disease, especially in women with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or cardiovascular problems. Reassuring and totally up-to-date, The Woman's Heart Book is essential reading for all women.

384 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1993

Reviews

[Miriam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good if you are looking for basic information and need to be told a hundred times to stop smoking and exercise. Not so useful if you want in depth information about a specific topic.

[Judymoeller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the best book I've read! So informative! All women should read this book because if you think it can't happen to you....you're fooling yourself!!