How long will I be in the hospital? Do I need to give up all
my favorite foods? What are the side effects of that medication?
Why do I feel so depressed? When can I have sex again? How can I
prevent a second heart attack?
Heart surgery or heart attack can be the most frightening
experience of your life. Dr. Paul Kligfield, MD, one of the
nation''s most respected cardiologists, answers all your questions
and many more in The Cardiac Recovery Handbook: The Complete Guide
to Life After Heart Attack or Heart Surgery. In clear, everyday
language, Dr. Kligfield provides a reassuring and
easy-to-understand resource for the millions of Americans suffering
from heart disease, as well as their families, healthcare
providers, and friends.
The Cardiac Recovery Handbook is an invaluable guide through the
complexities and confusion surrounding heart disease. It covers all
aspects of cardiac recovery–from the initial diagnosis of heart
disease to medications and surgical options, from hospitalization
to rehabilitation, from diet and exercise to keeping your spirits
up.
Packed with vital and authoritative information, The Cardiac
Recovery Handbook is your step-by-step guide to getting back your
life, healthier than ever.
關於作者:
Paul Kligfield, MD, is Professor of Medicine at the Weill
Medical College of Cornell University and Director of the Cardiac
Health Center in New York City. He is a graduate of Harvard Medical
School.
Michelle D. Seaton is an award-winning writer for Yankee
Magazine, Reader''s Digest, and many more.