The Sheldon Short Guide to Heart Attacks

Coronary heart disease (CHD) still the leading cause of death in the UK - heart attacks kill about 88,000 people a year around one person every six minutes Despite these sobering statistics, a heart attack isn t a death sentence, thanks to improved treatments and increased awareness. This short. Reassuring book shows how combining drugs and lifestyle changes can help you survive - and prevent - heart attacks. Topics include:

The anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system

Risk factors for heart attack

Causes of heart attacks

Symptoms in men, women, and the elderly

Why rapid treatment helps you survive

Prognosis and the prospects of living a normal life

How you and the doctor can increase the chances of survival