Be Heart Smart

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. About 730,000 Americans die from heart disease every year, that's 1 for every 4 deaths. Even more people have a heart attack, a majority of which experiencing their first. Written by cardiologist Waqar Kahn, MD, Be Heart Smart answers questions and gives easy-to-follow advice for preventing heart attacks and keeping the heart in tip-top shape. It's like having your own personal cardiologist on call. Be Heart Smart explains what coronary heart disease (CHD) is, how it affects the body, its root causes and risk factors as well as warning signs for heart attacks. The book also includes up-to-date information on treatments, medications, and advancements in surgical and non-surgical interventions plus other tips to help one gain a better understanding of CHD and give one the knowledge needed to take charge of one's heart health.