State of the Heart : The Practical Guide to Your Heart and Heart Surgery

Heart and Heart Surgery is the ultimate source of information for heart patients, their families, and everyone concerned with heart health. Chapters include: -- The Dawn of Open Heart Surgery-- Signs and Symptoms of Heart Problems-- Diagnosis-- Coronary Bypass-- Transplants, Heart Assist Devices, and the Future-- Arrhythmias, Pacemakers, and Defibrillators-- Aneurysms and Other Blood Vessel Problems-- Recovery After Heart Surgery, Second Bypass OperationsAll this valuable information is presented in an easy-to-understand format. Technical terms are bolded and defined within text margins for easy reference and are also included in a comprehensive glossary. A helpful appendix on the drugs available to treat heart patients describes what is likely to be prescribed and the potential effects.