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Up-to-date information on available and forthcoming medical and surgical treatments.

How attitude and emotion affect heart failure--and what you can do to stay positive.

Tips for adopting a heart-healthy diet and lifestyle.

Ways to forge a positive working relationship with your doctor or cardiologist.

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great book!
I bought this book for my husband, he has CHF. It took him a couple of days to read it. The book is very very educational, now he knows exactly what he is dealing with, and he is taking better care for himself.
He made some changes and he feels better already. Thank you!

Heart Failure Success
If you are dealing with heart failure and feel like no one understands this is the book for you.This is the book to have in your library don't be without it if you have heart failure it is the line of death and life you need to beat it for as long as possible.

Survive longer
My father is 88 years old and hates going to the doctor or showing weakness in any way.He went to the hospital for heart failure, even had a stroke while there & was released diagnosed with chronic heart failure/condition.It's difficult to tell him anything but I bought him this book and he loves it.Says it will help him survive longer and he found it easy to read and understand.

Help for those suffering with heart failure
This book is truly informative and helpful.Reading it has empowered me to take steps to be able to live with the frighteneing diagnosis of heart failure.The suggestions given are practical and helpful. By reading the book, I was able to find support groups on line--most helpful. I heartily (pun intended!) recommend it for anyone who has been diagnosed with heart failure.

The need to know basics of heart failure
I bought this for my wife who has postpartum cardiomyopathy so we could really understand what the cardiologist was saying and doing.Prior to reading it we had been concerned that our cardiologist wasn't engaging us in many "standard" heart failure treatments that we had researched which might improve her daily quality of life. This book really helped my wife and I understand all the CHF jargon and, most importantly, what the heart meds do and how they are supposed towork in the body.Because of this book and other research we have engaged another cardiologist for a second opinion and learned that there are indeed other treatments and therapies available to us.Net Net - this book helps you engage in knowledgeable conversations with your doctor which is key to your survival and successful treatment.
4 stars only because I wish the author had expounded more on some of the topics. ... Read more

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Heart failure -- the expression alone is scary. The idea that the blood-pumping organ in our chest can struggle, stutter, or suddenly stop is deeply disconcerting. But for those who get the diagnosis, the future is not necessarily bleak. With the right treatments and a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and good nutrition, many people with heart failure can improve their condition and live well.

Heart failure expert Edward K. Kasper, M.D., teams with journalist -- and survivor -- Mary Knudson to give readers an honest account of this misunderstood condition. The authors explain the complex science of heart failure and look critically at the care available.

Living Well with Heart Failure, the Misnamed, Misunderstood Condition will help readers understand:• The causes of the condition• Normal and abnormal heart rhythms• How to recognize symptoms and when to seek treatment• Which diagnostic tests to expect • The best treatments for different types of heart failure• How pacemakers work• The advantages and disadvantages of implantable cardioverter defibrillators • How to be safer in a hospital• What exercises result in increased heart, leg, arm, and core body strength • What foods to eat and what to avoid

Informed by the shared knowledge of doctor and patient, those diagnosed with heart failure and their loved ones will learn how to effectively manage the condition in this comprehensive and compassionate guide.

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Good over all understanding of heart failure.
It helped me understand what was happening within my heart and how to react to symptoms.It is much better to be informed.

Executes its purpose well
A bad ticker doesn't mean a bad life. "Living Well with Heart Failure: The Misnamed, Misunderstood Condition" is a complete and comprehensive guide to heart failure, which Edward K. Kasper & Mary Knudson guide readers through for a fuller and more complete understanding of the matter. Causes, diagnosis, treatments, and how to live well with it, "Living Well with Heart Failure" executes its purpose well. Highly recommended.

Smart about the Heart
Before I read this book, I'd always thought that "heart failure" meant a rapidly fatal condition. Not only did I learn how wrong I was but I came away with a whole new appreciation for how well medicine can deal with heart failure, admiration for those who've learned to live with it, and some of the best information I've read anywhere about how to care for this amazing and vital organ. The authors, renowned heart specialist Dr. Edward Kasper and award-winning medical journalist Mary Knudson, have created an exceptionally helpful guide for people who've been diagnosed with heart failure - but also for those of who just want some reminders of why we want to take care of our hearts and how to do it best. And thanks to Knudson's clear and compelling writing, the book is a stand out among other such guides. Highly recommended.

CoQ10 is essential to treat heart failure
People suffering from heart failure almost invariably are deficient in coenzyme Q10 -- generally abbreviated as CoQ10. Humans make CoQ10 in our bodies, but as we age our ability to make this essential nutrient often declines. Extreme decline can result in heart failure. Although it's not commonly known, statin drugs -- used to lower cholesterol -- can also cause deficiency of CoQ10 and result in heart failure. Fortunately, CoQ10 is readily available as a nutritional supplement which often can reverse the symptoms of heart failure. People taking statin drugs and anyone with symptoms of heart failure should take this essential nutrient and read the book The Coenzyme Q10 Phenomenon by Dr. Steven Sinatra. ... Read more

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Well written and easy to read
This is a unique book, it focuses on heart failure and is very accurately described by it's title. I found it to be surprisingly easy to read. The strength of this book is that it does a good job integrating backgroundinfo on normal cardiac physiology and molecular biology with thealterations that occur during heart failure. The author often employs aphilosphical approach with many quotes from philosophy and theater that aremeant to give the reader "something to chew on" before embarkingon the chapter at hand.Some may find this approach distracting, however Ipersonally found it refreshing.The book does a good job covering theimportant basic aspects of heart failure; classifications, cardiacphysiology, E-C coupling, signal transduction, etc. Best of all the book isactually in a user friendly size, about 6" x 10", about 1 pound,and 380 pages, so it may be carried around with relative ease. Bottom lineis that this will serve as a good guide to understand the basic principlesof heart failure and provides an avenue integrate molecular biology withcardiac pathophysiology. It doesn't have all the details, but will prepareyou to seek out the info that you need in an intelligent fashion frommedical databases. ... Read more

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Dr. Douglas L. Mann, one of the foremost experts in the field, presents the 2nd Edition of Heart Failure: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease. This completely reworked edition covers the scientific and clinical guidance you need to effectively manage your patients and captures the dramatic advances made in the field over the last five years. Now in full color and with convenient online access, this edition features eleven new chapters, including advanced cardiac imaging techniques, use of biomarkers, cell-based therapies and tissue engineering, device therapies, and much more.

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does the job
A comprehensive text that covers all aspects of heart failure. Needs a new edition as quite a bit of new data has emerged to modify AHA/ACC guidelines for heart failure. Good reference for those planning to take the Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant boards this year. Its main competitor is UpToDate; I am unaware of a similar text. ... Read more

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Expert medical advice from the #1 heart center in America for 14 years in a row

For the 5 million people with heart failure, there’s new reason for hope: recent medical advances have revolutionized how this condition is managed.

In The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Heart Failure, Dr. Randall Starling, one of the foremost authorities on heart health, provides authoritative advice to help people survive heart failure and enjoy a good quality of life. This comprehensive resource gives readers the cutting-edge medical guidance Dr. Starling offers his patients, including:

• Insight into what causes heart failure
• The latest breakthrough studies – and what those discoveries mean for the future of this disease
• Reliable guidance on diagnostic tests and treatment options
• Personal stories of those who have triumphed over the disease
• Plus, advice on how to live well with a chronic illness

Cleveland Clinic’s Heart Center has been ranked #1 for heart care in the United States for 14 years in a row, by USNews & World Report. Patients travel from more than 100 countries to receive care. ... Read more

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Very Useful Information
This is very useful information for anyone living with heart failure or caring for someone with heart failure.It is easy to read and understand. Please closely monitor your potassium if you are taking potassium sparing diuretics.Hyperkalemia is an excess of potassium in your blood and can cause sudden death.By following the information in this book hopefully will extend our lives and the quality of our lives.There are constantly advances being made in this disease.There is hope.I also subscribe to their newsletter.It is excellent. ... Read more

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Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, the number and type of diagnosis and treatment options can be overwhelming. This invaluable resource offers the guidance and advice you need. Written by a prominent physician and by a leader in patient support for this devastating disease, 100 Questions & Answers About Congestive Heart Failure gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions, including causes, diagnosis, treatment options, quality of life, care giving, sources of support, and much more. ... Read more

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Heart failure is an increasingly common occurance in the patient population despite better treatment and management options available to clinicians. The focus is now increasingly turning towards prevention to reduce the rising incidence in addition to more efficacious treatment regimens.

With emphasis on practical knowledge and easy reference, this title is designed to present the relevant diagnostic, management and treatment information in an easily digested and evidence-based algorithm format. With use of illustrations, readers will be able to rely on this text as a basic primer when studying patients with this complex and multifaceted set of diseases.

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Great book!
This book provides comprehensive heart failure information. It is easy to understand and pleasant reading.I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about this disease. ... Read more

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Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Comprehensive reference on the clinical aspects of congestive heart failure. For clinicians and residents. Discusses pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, pharmacologic therapy, therapeutic approaches in acute and chronic heart failure, and future directions. Previous edition: c1994. DNLM: Heart Failure, Congestive--diagnosis. ... Read more

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Good reference medical book.
If you are dealing with congestive heart failure this book can help you.The book is written like a medical book but still holds great information for anyone interested in the topic.Is a complete manual of the condition, course, prognosis and alternatives.Complete manual in one volume. ... Read more

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Atlas of Heart Failure will further explore the impressive strides that have been made in the pathophysiology of heart failure at all levels, including molecular changes and the integrated circulatory system. This edition will provide a current overview of normal cardiac function and approaches that can be used to manage the system. Authors of the chapters will provide up-to-date charts and graphs depicting new modalities available for treatment, management options, and syndrome etiology.

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Between 1-2% of the adult population have chronic heart failure, with 6-10% of people over the age of 65 years suffering from the disorder. While the age adjusted incidence of chronic heart failurehas remained stable over the last 20 years, its prevalence has increased with over one million cases in the United Kingdom alone.

This practical pocketbook provides a guide for healthcare professionals - doctors, nurses and technical staff - who manage patients with chronic heart failure. Each chapter is written by a leader in that particular area of the treatment or investigation of chronic heart failureand provides a concise but comprehensive review of each area. As a whole the book provides a guide to aetiology, epidemiology, physiology and pathophysiology, and investigation and treatment of chronic heart failure close up . Further chapters address chronic heart failurewith preserved systolic function and complex congenital causes of chronic heart failure. As chronic heart failure remains an often lethal disorder, one chapter focuses on the management of patients with advanced chronic heart failure with a section on end of life situations. Each chapter is able to 'stand alone' with key points at the beginning of each chapter and diagrams and flow charts to illustrate these key points. ... Read more

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Professor Marc Pfeffer and Professor John McMurray have chosen topics that cover all the pharmacological therapies in use to date for the treatment of heart failure. The contributors are all well-known in the world of heart failure. Their chapters are based on personal experience with the various drugs available. ... Read more

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Heart Failure causes approximately 300,000 deaths each year in the United States alone. But heart failure does not always lead to death. Managing the condition is complex , and requires the clinician to be knowledgeable about the most current treatment options. The new edition of this handbook features new information on emerging therapies, device therapy (including a new chapter on left-ventricular assist devices[LVADs]), and detecting, monitoring, and treating acute decompensated heart failure as well as the latest updates to the Heart Failure Society guidelines. ... Read more

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The field's foremost authorities offer guidance on the use of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and pacemakers for the management of congestive heart failure. They explain how these devices work; examine the patient-and device-selection proce* Discusses patient selection as well as aftercare. * Features practice guidelines and techniques for implanting all new devices. * Offers an outstanding review of cardiovascular anatomy. * Provides an overview on the prognosis for congestive heart failure, and clinical rationales for the selection of device therapy. * Reviews the results of clinical trials. ... Read more

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Excellent description of practical Biventricular pacemaker
If you want to go deeper in your understanding of how Bi-V pacer works, how to adjust its setting (including the use of echo to optimize timing), and how to put that wire in tough coronary sinus anatomy: you will be glad you get this book...or get a rep to buy it for you.Before you read this book, you should know the basic of pacemaker programming, because it is not really for beginner (read Hayes Cardiac Pacing and Defibrillation first).Very well written, and worth every penny. ... Read more

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Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Text reviews all aspects of heart failure diagnosis and management. Provides problem-solving steps in office-based/ambulatory care. Includes evidence-based therapeutic options for treating patients with dyspnea, fatigue, or edema, following the new ACC/AHA heart failure guidelines. For physicians and nurses. ... Read more

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This book provides a concise, thoroughly indexed guide tothe understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of congestive heartfailure.Chapters include definition and epidemiology of CHF,pathophysiology of heart failure, sodium and volume homeostasis,diagnosing heart failure, and treatment of congestive heart failure.Nondrug therapies and drug therapies are reviewed in detail. ... Read more

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Medical Management of Heart Failure brings together the current knowledge on the medical management of heart failure into one cohesive volume. It includes copious illustrations and photographic material that will explain the techniques and medical management of patients with heart failure in an effective modern format.

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The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.Guidelines for heart failure due to systolic dysfunction. Softcover. 4 U.S. contributors. ... Read more

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Univ. of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. Text is based on scientific presentations made at the Winnipeg 2001 Conference. Text is derived from over 400 symposia talks presented at the conference and includes the biology of heart failure and current therapies available. Halftone illustrations. ... Read more

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Interstitial Fibrosis in Heart Failure, edited by Francisco J. Villarreal, M.D., Ph.D., provides a timely and integrative review of the basics of cardiac extracellular matrix structure. Topics covered include how cardiac remodeling influences its disposition, abundance and function; possible non-invasive techniques for diagnosis; and potential drug-based or molecular therapeutic strategies that may interrupt or even reverse the course of the development of cardiac fibrosis.

This resource for both clinicians and scientists aims to cover state-of-the-art findings relevant to cellular and molecular processes underlying cardiac fibrosis including basic elements of structure, function, diagnosis and treatment.

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The Heart Failure pocketcard Set contains a collection of important information on thepathophysiology, diagnosis and management of heart failure including:* Neurohormonal mechanisms of heart failure and common causes of nonischemic cardiomyopathy* Heart failure staging information including stage-specific treatment guidelines* The correct assessment and treatment of acute decompensate heart failure* A PRIDE score- and BNP level-based algorithm for the management and triage of patientswith suspected acute congestive heart failure* Instructions on the initial evaluation of patients with heart failure including history andphysical and laboratory data information* AHA/ACC/HRS guidelines on cardiac defibrillation and resynchronization therapy* Pharmacologic therapy information including dosage tables for ACE inhibitors, ARBs,diuretics, inotropes, and other drugs commonly used in the management of heart failure ... Read more

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HF Pocketcard
I like the cards I just wish the fonts were just a little larger.There is a lot of information.Shipping was timely. ... Read more