Heart Disease - Softcover

Dr. Rob Myers understands peoples fear and avoidance of the issues of heart disease and, in Heart Disease, sets out to simplify the biology and physiology of heart disease and the treatment options available. Dr. Myers provides all the information heart disease patients need to know, including: What is a healthy heart? What is coronary artery disease? What are the risk factors of heart disease? What are the latest tests and treatments? What are the current medications and whatare their side effects? What complimentary treatments are available? What surgical options are available? What lifestyle changes need to be made? (February 2004)BIO:ROBERT MYERS, M.D., is a cardiologist, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, and Director of the AstraZeneca heart Function Clinic at Sunnybrook and Womens College Health Science Centre in Toronto.