Looks at heart disease, examining the ways in which it develops, its symptoms and diagnosis, the effects it has on a person's daily life, and improvements in medicinal and surgical treatments.
A comprehensive guide to heart health that provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of heart conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, heart failure, and heart disease.
Looks at the application of science and new technologies to medicine and health, from drugs and surgery to scanners and robots, and how they affect our lives.
Discusses the anatomy, function, chemistry and diseases of the heart and other parts of the cardiovascular system and describes research achievements and surgical techniques.
Told in their separate voices, Eagan, who has died in a figure-skating accident, becomes a heart donor for Amelia, who then begins taking on some aspects of Eagan's personality.
Describes the workings of the heart and the circulatory system and the array of ailments that can affect them, discussing symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
Explains how to follow eight guidelines for lowering heart attack and stroke risk, including maintaining a healthy weight, eating foods with antioxidants, and managing stress.
