Book
Cardiovascular health : living your best with a healthy heart / Martin Juneau, M.D., M.Ps., FRCP(C) ; foreword by Pierre Lavoie ; translated by Barbara Sandilands.
"Sometimes seems that there are no significant discoveries left to be made in the field of cardiovascular medicine. And yet, globally, this is not the case: cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Specialists recommend that we adopt a proactive attitude with respect to disease prevention. Cardiovascular health begins with some good news: by modifying lifestyle habits, it is possible to increase the number of healthy years you enjoy. Dr. Martin Juneau examines specific case studies from his own extensive clinical practice to explain new issues in heart health, in language accessible to the non-specialist. From the incredible importance of exercise and diet to the unsuspected role of stress and air pollution, the book explains how the heart works, describes coronary bypasses and other rescue operations, takes readers through promising new research, and keeps you informed of the risks and preventative steps you can take to have a keep a happy, healthy heart."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781459738935 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 159 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 26 cm
- Publisher: Toronto : Dundurn, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Translation of: Un cœur pour la vie. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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| Subject: | Cardiovascular system > Diseases > Prevention. Heart > Diseases > Prevention. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Cookstown Branch | 616.1205 Jun | 31681010088888 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
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A complete guide to the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Being diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease seems unlikely to many, yet cardiovascular diseases are actually the leading cause of mortality worldwide. The good news is that by modifying our lifestyle habits, itâs possible to increase both our number of healthy years and our lifespan. While modern medicine has an impressive arsenal of drugs, imaging techniques, and intervention procedures and can usually save patients in the acute phase of a heart attack, heart specialists recommend that we adopt a proactive attitude with respect to disease prevention.
In a simple, easy-to-read style, Dr. Martin Juneau examines specific case studies from his own extensive clinical practice to explain new issues in heart health. From the incredible importance of exercise and diet to the unsuspected role ofstress and air pollution, Cardiovascular Health explains how the heart functions, describes coronary bypasses and other rescue procedures, explores promising new research, and teaches you about the risks and preventative steps you can take to maintain a happy, healthy heart. - Univ of Toronto Pr
Even though cardiovascular disease is still the number one cause of mortality in the world, it too often goes overlooked. This guide, written in an easy-to-understand style, explains what can go wrong in our cardiovascular system, what medicine can do to help, and how simple lifestyle changes can make all the difference. - Univ of Toronto Pr
A complete guide to the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Being diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease seems unlikely to many, yet cardiovascular diseases are actually the leading cause of mortality worldwide. The good news is that by modifying our lifestyle habits, it’s possible to increase both our number of healthy years and our lifespan. While modern medicine has an impressive arsenal of drugs, imaging techniques, and intervention procedures and can usually save patients in the acute phase of a heart attack, heart specialists recommend that we adopt a proactive attitude with respect to disease prevention.
In a simple, easy-to-read style, Dr. Martin Juneau examines specific case studies from his own extensive clinical practice to explain new issues in heart health. From the incredible importance of exercise and diet to the unsuspected role ofstress and air pollution, Cardiovascular Health explains how the heart functions, describes coronary bypasses and other rescue procedures, explores promising new research, and teaches you about the risks and preventative steps you can take to maintain a happy, healthy heart.
