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Atrial fibrillation strikes one in four American adults. Not only do people suffering from this condition suffer from shortness of breath, fatigue, chest discomfort, decreased ability to exercise and do activities of daily living, arrhythmia, and palpitations, but their risk of a stroke, cognitive decline and dementia, heart failure, or premature death also shoots way up. Today, a whole new body of research - one most physicians are unaware of - shows that biomarker and lifestyle optimization may put half the cases of atrial fibrillation into remission without drugs or procedures.

Grim Reaper sits on the heart surgeon's shoulder. A slip of the hand and life ebbs away. The balance between life and death is so delicate, and the heart surgeon walks that rope between the two. In the operating room, there is no time for doubt. It is flesh, blood, rib retractors and pumping the vital organ with your bare hand to squeeze the life back into it. An off day can have dire consequences - this job has a steep learning curve, and the cost is measured in human life. Cardiac surgery is not for the faint of heart.

In the high-stakes world of emergency medicine, every second counts. Whether you’re a nurse, paramedic, or healthcare provider preparing for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or recertification, this comprehensive audiobook study guide by the Davidson’s transforms your daily routine into an opportunity to master lifesaving protocols effortlessly.

A leading cardiovascular research scientist upends the low-salt myth, proving that salt may be one solution to - rather than a cause of - the chronic disease crisis. We've all heard the recommendation: no more than a teaspoon of salt a day for a healthy heart. But there's one big problem with this: the majority of us don't need to watch our salt. For most, salt protects against a host of aliments, including internal starvation, insulin resistance, diabetes and heart disease - not to mention, it tastes great.

80% of ALL chronic diseases can be prevented, treated, and possibly reversed with lifestyle change alone. Your Life Your Choice delivers simple and effective techniques that can radically transform anyone’s life by preventing, treating, and reversing diseases, including 8 of the top 10 causes of death plaguing the world today.

Living with diabetes can feel like walking a tightrope. One misstep and you can come crashing down, facing a range of life-threatening complications. From the constant monitoring of blood sugar levels to the pressure of making healthy food choices and losing weight, diabetes can feel overwhelming. With the right guidance and support, diabetes management can be a well-choreographed dance. By making healthy choices and staying on top of your care, living with diabetes doesn’t have to get in the way of your life.

Veteran journalists Simon Pearson and Fiona Gorman follow the remarkable life of heart surgeon Magdi Yacoub from his formative years in Egypt, through spectacular success at Cairo University, to his long and distinguished career in Britain. Although at times he clashed with the medical establishment in London, Yacoub pioneered great advances in heart surgery. He was knighted in 1992, and in 2014, he was awarded the highest honor in the gift of the Queen, the Order of Merit.

In 2006, more than 600,000 Americans - 26 percent of all deaths in the US that year - died of heart disease, making it our nation's number one killer. Now, Mayo Clinic provides a comprehensive, step-by-step plan to reduce the risks and life-changing effects of heart disease. In Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart for Life!, the Mayo Clinic provides up-to-date, clinically proven information that addresses the key causes of heart disease and provides clear, actionable advice in an easy-to-follow format.

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¿Está cansado de vivir con presión arterial alta y sentir que se ha apoderado de su vida? Es hora de tomar el control y solucionar el problema de una vez por todas. Vivir con presión arterial alta es una experiencia abrumadora. Da la sensación de estar siempre caminando por la cuerda floja, preocupándose constantemente por los riesgos de complicaciones y luchando por encontrar los medicamentos adecuados y los cambios en el estilo de vida que funcionen para usted.

After helping hundreds of patients and publishing several research articles, Dr. Sherman decided to team up with one of his most accomplished clients, Katy Cabbage, to give people access to these revolutionary weight-loss techniques. In Weight Lost: 5 Steps to Achieving Your Ideal Weight and Gaining the Life You Always Wanted, you will learn how to achieve and sustain your ideal weight by following a five-step process.

Halfway through her 35-year bout with atrial fibrillation, Rosalie Ungar, at 62, has a heart attack while giving a presentation on heart-healthy foods. Told from the perspective of the patient, In a Heartbeat traverses the ups and downs of living and thriving with an irregular heart rhythm. Determined to question, challenge, and negotiate doctors' orders, Rosalie navigates changes in technology, pharmacology, and physicians' recommendations with a sharp wit and a tenacity for self-education.

In einer Welt voller Hektik und Stress vergessen wir oft das Wichtigste: unser Herz. Dieses lebenswichtige Organ verdient unsere volle Aufmerksamkeit und Pflege. "Herz-Gesundheit: Bleib gesund und lebe bewusst, denn wir haben nur ein Leben" ist Ihr umfassender Leitfaden zu einem herzgesunden Lebensstil. Dieses Buch bietet eine Fülle von praktischen Ratschlägen und wissenschaftlich fundierten Informationen, um Ihre Herzgesundheit zu schützen und zu fördern.

Just as millions of people have successfully adopted Dr. Agatston's South Beach Diet, now millions can lead longer and healthier lives thanks to his South Beach Heart Program. In his most passionate audiobook yet, Dr. Agatston champions a revolution in cardiac care that will empower people to save their own lives.

If you’re on a low-carb, high-fat diet you probably love the healthy benefits and the amount of energy it gives you. However, finding the right keto-approved recipes or adapting existing ones may be challenging sometimes. You have to calculate macros, avoid certain foods, and always keep an eye on carbs to make sure you remain in ketosis.