Be Heart Smart is the definitive guide to help prevent and treat coronary heart disease and heart attacks.

IF YOU HAVE CORONARY HEART DISEASE THIS BOOK COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE

Coronary heart disease (CHD) takes the lives of 17 million people every year. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with CHD or suffered a heart attack, there are still ways to live a long, heart-healthy life.

In this definitive guide to CHD, cardiologist Waqar Khan, MD, MPH, answers common questions and provides easy-to-follow advice for preventing heart attacks and keeping your heart in tip-top shape.

Using real-life patient stories and the latest evidence-based science, BE HEART SMART- . Explains what CHD is and how it affects the body . Explores the root causes and risk factors for CHD . Describes the different types of heart attacks and their warning signs . Walks you through the tests used to diagnose coronary problems . Discusses the medications prescribed to combat CHD, including their side effects . Reveals the latest advancements in surgical and non-surgical interventions

Written in easy-to-understand language, BE HEART SMART helps you better under-stand CHD and gives you the knowledge you need to take charge of your heart health. It’s just like having your own personal cardiologist on call!