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Understanding the Symptoms, Signs, Medical Tests, and Management of a Failing Heart
Cardiac Failure Explained is a comprehensive user friendly guide on understanding and managing heart failure. Written by a cardiologist who has been treating patients with heart failure for decades, this book provides detailed explanations of the diagnosis, heart anatomy, tests performed and medications used to treat cardiac failure in an easy-to-understand format.
This book takes you through a step-by-step process of how to manage your condition from medication management to lifestyle changes that can prevent symptoms from getting worse. It covers everything you need to know about this condition.
The book is written by Dr. Warrick Bishop, an acclaimed Australian cardiologist. With his vast knowledge of all things cardiac and decades devoted to preventative cardiology, Dr. Bishop has written several books to improve the quality of life for heart patients around the world.
The author has been treating patients with heart failure for over 30 years, so he knows exactly what you are going through. He has distilled his experience into this easy-to-read guide that will help you understand what is happening to your body (or your loved ones) and how best to deal with it.
- Understand the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure
- Educate yourself on how to prevent symptoms from getting worse
- Empower yourself with knowledge about managing a chronic illness
- Stay in control of your condition and take charge of your future
- Improve your quality of life with recommended changes
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with heart failure, this book is a must-read. It literally will help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible!
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