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Cardiovascular disorders sourcebook, basic consumer health information about heart and blood vessel disorders, such as cardiomyopathy, heart attack, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, heart valve disease, aneurysms, atherosclerosis, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, varicose veins, and deep vein thrombosis, with details about risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment ; along with information about cardiovascular concerns of special significance to children, men, women, and minority populations, a glossary of related medical terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information, edited by Sandra J. Judd

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Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

Cardiovascular disorders sourcebook

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edited by Sandra J. Judd

Health reference series

basic consumer health information about heart and blood vessel disorders, such as cardiomyopathy, heart attack, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, heart valve disease, aneurysms, atherosclerosis, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, varicose veins, and deep vein thrombosis, with details about risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment ; along with information about cardiovascular concerns of special significance to children, men, women, and minority populations, a glossary of related medical terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information

"Provides basic consumer health information about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the heart and blood vessels, along with prevention strategies and concerns specific to men, women, children, and minority populations. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and directory of resources"--, Provided by publisher

pt. I. Understanding cardiovascular risks and emergencies -- 1. How the heart works -- 2. Risk factors for cardiovascular disorders -- Coronary heart disease risk factors -- Risk factors for stroke -- 3. Conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular disorders -- Depression and heart disease -- Diabetes and cardiovascular disease -- High blood pressure and heart disease -- High cholesterol and heart disease -- Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease -- Sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease -- Stress and cardiovascular disease -- Thyroid disease and heart disease -- 4. Aging and cardiovascular risk factors -- Changes in the heart and blood vessels during aging -- Visible signs of aging may predict heart disease -- 5. Recent research regarding cardiovascular disease risks -- Berries may cut heart attack risk -- Calcium supplements may increase cardiovascular risk -- Migraine with aura may raise risk of heart trouble -- Even moderate smoking is associated with sudden cardiac death -- Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of heart disease -- Yo-yo dieting can hurt the heart -- 6. Research regarding genetics and heart disease -- Scientists identify mechanism behind genetic link to heart disease -- Studies double the known genetic links to coronary hearth disease -- Researchers find new genetic variants associated with lipid levels and risk for coronary artery disease -- 7. Warning signs of cardiovascular emergencies -- Signs and symptoms of a heart attack -- Heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest : how are they different? -- Warning signs of a stroke -- 8. What to do in a cardiac emergency -- What to do during a heart attack -- Symptoms and emergency treatment of cardiac arrest -- What to do during a stroke -- 9. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) -- How to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation -- Hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation -- 10. Automated external defibrillators--pt. II. Heart disorders -- 11. Problems with the heart's blood supply -- Coronary artery disease -- Coronary microvascular disease -- 12. Angina -- 13. Heart attack (myocardial infarction) -- 14. Sudden cardiac arrest -- 15. Cardiogenic shock -- 16. Cardiomyopathy -- 17. Heart failure -- 18. Arrhythmias -- Atrial fibrillation -- Atrial flutter -- Brugada syndrome -- Heart block -- Long QT syndrome -- Premature ventricular contractions -- sick sinus syndrome -- Ventricular fibrillation -- Ventricular tachycardia -- 19. Heart valve disease -- Aortic regurgitation -- Mitral regurgitation -- Mitral valve prolapse -- 20. Heart murmurs -- 21. Infectious diseases of the heart -- Endocarditis -- Myocarditis -- Pericarditis -- 22. Cardiac tumors --pt. III. Blood vessel disorders -- 23. Atherosclerosis -- 24. Carotid artery disease -- 25. Stroke -- 26. Aortic disorders -- Aortic aneurysm -- Aortic dissection -- 27. Disorders of the peripheral arteries -- Fibromuscular dysplasia -- Peripheral aneurysm -- Peripheral arterial disease -- Raynaud phenomenon -- Thromboangiitis obliterans -- 28. Peripheral venous disorders -- Chronic venous insufficiency -- Deep vein thrombosis -- Varicose veins and spider veins -- 29. Vasculitis --pt. IV. Cardiovascular disorders in specific populations -- 30 Cardiovascular disease in children -- Youth and cardiovascular disease : some statistics -- Signs and symptoms of heart defects in children -- Basic facts about congenital heart defects -- Kawasaki disease : a disorder with cardiovascular implications -- Rheumatic heart disease is more common in children than in adults -- 31. Cardiovascular disease in men -- Men and cardiovascular disease : a statistical overview -- Cardiovascular implications of erectile dysfunction -- Sleep apnea tied to increased risk of stroke in men -- 32. Cardiovascular disease in women -- Women and heart disease : some gender differences -- Basic facts about heart disease in women -- Birth control pills and cardiovascular disease risk -- Heart disease and pregnancy -- Menopause and heart disease -- 33. Cardiovascular disease in minority populations -- Cardiovascular disease among U.S. racial and ethnic minorities : some statistics -- African Americans and cardiovascular disease -- Cardiovascular disease in the Hispanic population -- Things to know about cardiovascular disease in Asian Americans -- Cardiovascular disease among American Indians and Alaska natives --pt. V. Diagnosing cardiovascular disorders -- 34. Recognizing signs and symptoms of heart disease -- 35. Blood tests used to diagnose cardiovascular disorders -- Blood tests basics -- Cardiac biomarker tests -- C-reactive protein test -- Homocysteine test -- Troponin test -- 36. Electrocardiogram (EKG) -- 37. Echocardiography -- 38. Carotid ultrasound -- 39. Holter and event monitors -- 40. Stress testing -- 41. Tilt table testing -- 42. Coronary angiography -- 43. Cardiac computed tomography (CT) -- 44. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging -- 45. Coronary calcium scan -- 46. Nuclear heart scan -- 47. Heart biopsy -- 48. Intracardiac electrophysiology study --pt. VI. Treating cardiovascular disorders -- 49. Medications for treating cardiovascular disorders -- Antiarrhythmic medications -- Antiplatelet and anti-coagulant medications -- Vasodilators -- 50. Procedures to treat narrowed or blocked arteries -- Cardiac catheterization -- Carotid endarterectomy -- Coronary angioplasty -- Coronary artery bypass grafting -- Stents to keep coronary arteries open -- 51. Procedures to treat heart rhythm disorders -- Cardiac resynchronization therapy -- Cardioversion -- Catheter ablation -- Implantable cardioverter defibrillator -- Pacemaker -- 52. Procedures to treat heart valve problems -- Balloon valvuloplasty -- Heart valve surgery -- 53. Aneurysm repair -- 54. Heart defect repair -- 55. Total artificial heart -- 56. Heart transplant -- 57. Rehabilitation after heart attack or stroke -- Cardiac rehabilitation -- Stroke rehabilitation --pt. VII. Preventing cardiovascular disorders -- 58. Preventing heart disease at any age -- 59. Controlling high blood pressure -- 60. Treating high cholesterol -- 61. Steps to control diabetes -- 62. Heart-healthy eating -- 63. Dietary supplements and heart health -- Homocysteine, folic acid, and cardiovascular disease prevention -- Omega-3 fatty acids for prevention of heart disease -- Phytochemicals and cardiovascular disease -- 64. Weight management and heart health -- 65. Physical activity key to a healthy heart -- 66. Managing stress for a healthy heart -- 67. Quitting smoking: why it is important and how to do it -- 68. Other interventions to help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease -- Aspirin for reducing your risk of heart attack and stroke -- Influenza vaccine may reduce cardiovascular disease risk --pt. VIII. Additional help and information -- 69. Glossary of terms related to cardiovascular disease -- 70. Directory of resources providing information about cardiovascular disease