From Publishers Weekly
Not only is heart disease the number one cause of death in America, it's also a problem that can frequently be prevented. Tragically, however, one of its first symptoms is often sudden, unexpected death from a heart attack. In his ninth book (after The Breast Health Cookbook; The Prostate Cancer Protection Plan; etc.), Arnot aims to give readers the tools to ensure they're not among the patients who "fall through the cracks." He outlines his seven steps in straightforward chapters on detecting warning signs, determining risk, taking medication and more. Incorporating the sometimes contradictory opinions of various medical experts, he puts the responsibility of making an informed decision into readers' hands, explaining that physicians may miss telltale signs and hospitals may not be ready to deal with a particular problem (some, for example, aren't equipped for life-saving balloon therapy, so it pays to research local health care options before a crisis arises). There's no universal plan to treat heart disease, Arnot stresses, but he urges readers to become educated regarding their options and aggressive in the lifestyle changes that could save their lives. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Review
Dr. Dean Ornish, president and director of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute Dr. Bob Arnot's approach is one of the most comprehensive and useful.
James L. McGuire, M.D., chief of staff, Stanford University Hospital Dr. Arnot's advice is both inspirational and practical.
Review
James L. McGuire, M.D., chief of staff, Stanford University Hospital Dr. Arnot's advice is both inspirational and practical.
Book Description
A definitive guide to the latest tactics for avoiding heart disease and a heart attack -- from a trusted physician and bestselling author Dr. Bob Arnot offers cutting-edge advice on a subject at the forefront of the nation's health consciousness: heart health. When Dr. Arnot's father -- himself a distinguished doctor -- died of a massive heart attack a year ago, it came as a horrible shock. A heart attack can happen to anyone, but upon further investigation, Dr. Arnot came to the realization that his father's death might have been preventable. The tragedy inspired Dr. Arnot to write this book, exploring all the very latest advances in medical science, many of which have occurred in the last year, and developing steps that can help people avoid his father's fate. Dr. Bob discusses how to: ·Know the warning signs. ·Determine your risk. ·Get the right diagnosis. ·Get the right medications. ·Get the right procedures. Based on extensive discussions with renowned experts in the field of cardiology (who are quoted extensively), Seven Steps to Stop a Heart Attack covers all the risks, symptoms, procedures, and medications in prose that is clear, concise, and easy to follow. For a country in which half a million people die each year from heart attacks, this is a work of profound importancefor the general public and physicians alike.
Seven Steps to Stop a Heart Attack FROM THE PUBLISHER
A definitive guide to the latest tactics for avoiding heart disease and a heart attack — from a trusted physician and bestselling author
Dr. Bob Arnot offers cutting-edge advice on a subject at the forefront of the nation's health consciousness: heart health.
When Dr. Arnot's father — himself a distinguished doctor — died of a massive heart attack a year ago, it came as a horrible shock. A heart attack can happen to anyone, but upon further investigation, Dr. Arnot came to the realization that his father's death might have been preventable. The tragedy inspired Dr. Arnot to write this book, exploring all the very latest advances in medical science, many of which have occurred in the last year, and developing steps that can help people avoid his father's fate. Dr. Bob discusses how to:
·Know the warning signs.
·Determine your risk.
·Get the right diagnosis.
·Get the right medications.
·Get the right procedures.
Based on extensive discussions with renowned experts in the field of cardiology (who are quoted extensively), Seven Steps to Stop a Heart Attack covers all the risks, symptoms, procedures, and medications in prose that is clear, concise, and easy to follow. For a country in which half a million people die each year from heart attacks, this is a work of profound importancefor the general public and physicians alike.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
Not only is heart disease the number one cause of death in America, it's also a problem that can frequently be prevented. Tragically, however, one of its first symptoms is often sudden, unexpected death from a heart attack. In his ninth book (after The Breast Health Cookbook; The Prostate Cancer Protection Plan; etc.), Arnot aims to give readers the tools to ensure they're not among the patients who "fall through the cracks." He outlines his seven steps in straightforward chapters on detecting warning signs, determining risk, taking medication and more. Incorporating the sometimes contradictory opinions of various medical experts, he puts the responsibility of making an informed decision into readers' hands, explaining that physicians may miss telltale signs and hospitals may not be ready to deal with a particular problem (some, for example, aren't equipped for life-saving balloon therapy, so it pays to research local health care options before a crisis arises). There's no universal plan to treat heart disease, Arnot stresses, but he urges readers to become educated regarding their options and aggressive in the lifestyle changes that could save their lives. Agent, Dan Green at Pom. (Jan.) Forecast: Arnot is well-known not just for his books but for his media appearances on CBS This Morning, the Today Show and Dateline NBC, so readers wanting to bone up on heart health should trust his expertise. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Library Journal
For many, the first symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD) is the last-sudden death. As noted here by Arnot (The Prostate Cancer Protection Plan), of the 1.5 million people who have heart attacks each year, approximately a third die. In one of the best overviews this reviewer has ever read on the risks and warning signs of CAD, Arnot compellingly details the risk factors (e.g., metabolic syndrome, or Syndrome X), diagnostic tests for each risk factor, who should request them, and how results should be interpreted. He also presents a thoughtful discussion of medications and other therapies and outlines questions that patients should ask their healthcare providers. Arnot frequently points out that heart disease is a "lifestyle disease" and that diet and exercise are among the most powerful prescriptions to combat it. Unfortunately, he doesn't mention a recent Stanford University report showing that many physicians don't feel they have the experience or the knowledge to counsel patients on either of those topics. Still, this is a solid book, based on the most current medical research and interviews with noted cardiologists. Highly recommended for consumer health collections in public and academic libraries. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 9/15/04.]-Howard Fuller, Stanford Health Lib., Palo Alto, CA Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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