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The American Medical Association Guide to Heart Care

By: Douglas Gasner,American Medical Association

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The American Medical Association Guide to Heart Care

By: Douglas Gasner,American Medical Association

Abstract: The prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease is thoroughly presented in this guide for heart disease patients and others interested in delaying or preventing heart problems. Aspects of heart care that are discussed include; 1) what researchers have found in the area of preventive care for heart disease, 2) scientific advances in treating those who have had heart attacks, and 3) the latest medical advances in cardiovascular research and implications for the future. Normal heart function is described and risk factors for developing heart disease, such as diet (cholesterol, saturated fat), stress, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, and obesity are presented. Diagnosis of cardiovascular disease is explained and different types of heart problems including heart attack, cardiac arrest, angina, heart block, and congestive heart failure are defined. Treatments for cardiovascular disease that are discussed include bypass surgery, artificial pacemaker implantation, heart transplant, and artificial heart surgery. Features of the guide include a chart of the do's and dont's of heart care, and a glossary of lay terms. (aj).

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The American Medical Association Guide to Heart Care

By: Douglas Gasner,American Medical Association

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Journal Kept by David Douglas During His Travels in North America, 1823-1827

By: David Douglas,Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain)

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Journal Kept by David Douglas During His Travels in North America, 1823-1827

By: David Douglas,Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain)

Transcipt of the complete diaries kept by David Douglas (discoverer of the 'Douglas Fir') during his intrepid explorations of North America in search of rare plants and adventure.

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0953971821

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Journals and Reminiscences of James Douglas, M.D

By: James Douglas

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Journals and Reminiscences of James Douglas, M.D

By: James Douglas

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