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The daily challenges of living―and coping―with a chronic and progressive invisible illness.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women worldwide. Yet most people are still unaware that heart disease is not just a man’s problem. Carolyn Thomas, a heart attack survivor herself, is on a mission to educate women about their heart health. Based on her popular Heart Sisters blog, which has attracted more than 10 million views from readers in 190 countries, A Woman’s Guide to Living with Heart Disease combines personal experience and medical knowledge to help women learn how to understand and manage a catastrophic diagnosis.
In A Woman’s Guide to Living with Heart Disease, Thomas explains
• how to recognize the early signs of a heart attack
• why women often delay seeking treatment―and how to overcome that impulse
• the link between pregnancy complications and future heart disease
• why so many women with heart disease are misdiagnosed―and how to help yourself get an accurate diagnosis
• the importance of cardiac rehabilitation in lowering mortality risk
• what to expect during your recovery from a heart attack
• how the surreal process of coping with heart disease may affect your daily life
• methods for treating heart disease–related depression without drugs
Equal parts memoir about a misdiagnosed heart attack, guide to the predictable stages of heart disease―from grief to resilience―and patient-friendly translation of important science-based findings on women’s unique heart issues, this book is an essential read. Whether you’re a freshly diagnosed patient, a woman who’s been living with heart disease for years, or a practitioner who cares about women’s health, A Woman’s Guide to Living with Heart Disease will help you feel less alone and advocate for better health care.
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press; 1st edition (November 28, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 232 pages
ISBN-10 : 1421424207
ISBN-13 : 978-1421424200
Reading age : 18 years and up
Item Weight : 11.4 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.56 x 9 inches
Customers say
Customers say the book has great information for women over 30. They also find the writing style well-written and true. Readers describe it as a terrific read and invaluable resource for any patient navigating a health condition.
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