| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
126 pages ; 21 cm |
| Note |
Published simultaneously in Spanish under the title La guía de buena salud para un corazón sano. |
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"A National Alliance for Hispanic Health book"--Cover. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 112) and index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. More than your heart : What do we really know about the heart and Hispanics? ; How the heart works ; Life changes to consider: things to do and things to avoid -- 10-point program for health : Stay away from smoke and toxic air ; Keep moving ; Eat and drink for a healthy heart ; Get enough sleep ; Nurture healthy relationships ; Have a regular source of health care ; Keep a health journal ; Cherish your spiritual life ; Take your medications ; Listen to your body -- pt. 2. Just the facts : You say I have : Aneurysm ; Angina ; Arrhythmia ; Atherosclerosis ; Atrial fibrillation ; Cardiomyopathy ; Congenital heart defects ; Congestive heart failure ; Coronary artery disease ; Coronary microvascular disease ; Endocarditis ; Heart attack ; Heart murmur ; Heart palpitations ; Heart valve disease ; High blood cholesterol ; High blood pressure ; Lung diseases ; Metabolic syndrome ; Stroke ; Sudden cardiac arrest ; Varicose veins ; Vasculitis -- Diagnostic tests and procedures : Cardiac catheterization ; Cardiac CT ; Cardiac MRI ; Carotid endarterectomy ; Carotid ultrasound imaging ; Coronary angiography ; Coronary angioplasty ; Coronary artery bypass grafting -- pt. 2. Just the facts : Echocardiography ; Electrocardiogram ; Heart surgery ; Heart transplant ; Holter monitors and event monitors ; Implantable cardioverter defibrillator ; Nuclear heart scan ; Pacemaker ; Stress testing -- pt. 3. Resources and tools to help you take control : Best noncommercial websites ; About me ; Visits to my health care provider ; My medicines, vitamins, supplements, teas, and other things I take ; Questions to discuss with your health care provider. |
| Subject |
Heart -- Diseases -- Popular works.
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Hispanic Americans -- Health and hygiene -- Popular works.
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| Added Author |
National Alliance for Hispanic Health (U.S.)
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| Added Title |
Guide for a healthy heart |
| ISBN |
9781557049438 paperback $9.95 |
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1557049432 paperback |
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