Heart 411: The Only Guide to Heart Health You’ll Ever Need
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The definitive guide to heart health from two of America’s most respected doctors at Cleveland Clinic, the #1 hospital for heart health in America.
Are you one of the eighty-two million Americans currently diagnosed with cardiovascular disease—or one of the millions more who think they are healthy but are at risk? Whether your goal is to get the best treatment or stay out of the cardiologist’s office, your heart’s health depends upon accurate information and correct answers to key questions.
In Heart 411, two renowned experts, heart surgeon Marc Gillinov and cardiologist Steven Nissen, tackle the questions their patients have raised over their decades of practice: Can the stress of my job really lead to a heart attack? How does exercise help my heart, and what is the right amount and type of exercise? What are the most important tests for my heart, and when do I need them? How do symptoms and treatments differ among men, women, and children?
Backed by decades of clinical experience and up-to-the-minute research, yet written in the accessible, down-to-earth tone of your trusted family doctor, Heart 411 cuts through the confusion to give you the knowledge and tools you need to live a long and heart-healthy life.
Publisher : Harmony
Publication date : January 31, 2012
Edition : 1st
Language : English
Print length : 550 pages
ISBN-10 : 0307719901
ISBN-13 : 978-0307719904
Item Weight : 1.78 pounds
Dimensions : 7.29 x 1.48 x 9.18 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #825,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #43 in Disorders & Diseases Reference #162 in Heart Disease (Books) #221 in Health, Mind & Body Reference
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amazon4life –
Great book BUT….could use an update due to much change in the industry
Great book but lots has changed in the world of cardiology in the last 12 yrs. I had 2 HAs (one in 2014 NSTEMI) and one in 2022 STEMI. They never thought to put me on statins until the first and that was 20mg atorvastatin. ugh. my ldl at the time was 153 (considered high normal at the time but considered high after 2018) I needed 3 DES stents one in each main artery. For the 2nd, I needed another 3 stents but diff locations. They bumped me from 20mg to 80mg which got me to only got my ldl to 76. I pushed the doc to get it way down after reading something from Dr Nissen on the Cleveland Clinic site. I added a PCSK9 Repatha 140mg) which has my ldl down to 20. I am trying to keep HA 3 from occurring. Believe it or not, I did little damage to my heart even though I didn’t recognize the symptoms either time. I workout 6 days a week, (both aerobic and anaerobic) try and follow the Mediterranean Diet as best I can. I haven’t smoked in 40 yrs (only half pack a day when I did), don’t have diabetes, never had HBP and a 68 yr old male. I did get a pacer put in 4 mos after the 1st HA because of a full AV block. I have another doc now monitoring my pacer and he says I probably didn’t need the pacer as it was most likely the vagus nerve that caused the issue.At any rate, I am glad I am living in an age where we have so much we can use to stop heart disease. The book is great but could use an update.***UPDATE***4/27/25 Although this is truly a good standard “desk reference” for heart disease and most things heart, it IS 13 yrs later and some info doesn’t age well with regard to LDL, ApoB LPa. I hope that the doc’s update there opinions/medical info regarding what is the proper numbers for the above to get you to where you need to be. I have had 2 HA’s (2014 and 2022) first NSTEMI 2nd STEMI. 3 DES stents each. I didn’t know my family background. If you don’t either, I would advice getting a genetic test. From what I see now and from what doc’s are saying, if ApoB and/or LPa are higher than avg, get your LDL under 40. If HD doesn’t run on either side of your family, get the LDL below 100, and if it does run in your fam but haven’t had an event, get it under 55. If it does run in fam AND you’ve had atleast one event, get it under 40. As always, check with your cardi first before changing anything. If you have problems with statins, plz know that there are many options today if you want to get better numbers relative to your health/family background. best of luck!
Sidesurf –
Very Informative Health Book
Very helpful information. Have heart issue & was easy to follow. Communication was right to the point.
Robin Rosner –
Title is true, for the most part…
These two guys are without a doubt two of the best in the business and although neither personally cared for me and my dad was passed on to someone who was a resident at the time, I still think they are two of the best. They couldn’t fit everything into this book, which is well indexed and for specific issues you may search out more, but his overview which attempts to answer the most common questions they have been faced with by patients and family as well, is one of the best if not THE best you will find. I had a copy I have misplaced and ordered a duplicate for a friend who has recently been diagnosed with a valve issue and couldn’t get an appt with ANYone at the clinic even after being hospitalized at another hospital in this area for over a month in spite of my opinion that she is in critical need. We know she has to have a valve fixed, and sadly with the competitive nature of health systems and their greed, the clinic is going to require many to be repeated. Of course with the extended delay to be seen, it will have been a significant amount of time since the tests were first done…but the book makes clear what tests are relevant what perhaps you should say no to. So I have left the book with her and she can read as she wishes. Even Dr Oz (whom this friend idolizes) has endorsed it, so she will take to heart (no pun intended) the info it contains. A very good resource and good guidance.
Frankenstuff –
One of the best
It’s interesting that this book is commonly bought along with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart book, because the two books could not be more different in style and presentation (and to that extent the two books bought together probably compliment each other nicely). This book is the exact opposite of the glossy-paged Mayo Clinic book. It has a somewhat bland presentation and pages that go on and on with no pictures. But the book is comprehensive and probably one you should own.
EarlA –
Bought two … Dr Gillinov is a straight shooter both in what he writes and in person
I was introduced to this book because I was informed by local cardiologist (after extensive testing) that I had moderate-severe mitral valve leakage which required repair. The cardiologist had a surgical referral handy but I insisted on researching surgeons and hospitals. After extensive research, I scheduled the surgery with Dr Gillinov at Cleveland Clinic with a wait of a couple of months. I borrowed Heart 411 from the local audio library. My wife and I listened to most of the book while taking trips and found it very understandable, down-to-earth, and full of useful information. I subsequently purchased the Kindle version for reference and a paperback copy for our daughter. The surgery? Following an even more thorough examination at Cleveland Clinic, we sat down with Dr Gillinov, who is a very personable guy. He told us that my leakage is mild and “surgery will not improve your life”. Life is good. Dr Gillinov is a straight shooter both in what he writes and in person.
avid reader –
Having just had a small heart attack, I was/am reading a lot of books on what to eat, what meds to take, etc. This is a clear, concise, amazingly comprehensive book that puts the patient first. Not only does it describe what tests do what, which you should have, which you should avoid, it tells you what questions to ask you doctor, what to do if you need a second opinion.Gave me confidence and a great deal of knowledge.
venkatesh –
Very well written book about the issues related to heart including the risk factors, the diseases targeting the heart, the precautions available, the medications n treatment etc.The communication is very clear n unambiguous to any class of reader.
Booky –
Written by 2 renowned heart surgeons at America’s #1 ranked hospital for Cardiology and heart surgery – this book is worth it’s weight in gold.As advanced as these authors are in their field, they write in a no-nonsense, easy to understand format.You will learn so much about protecting your heart, that it will change your thinking forever.I’d give this book 6 stars if I could.
ARUMUGAM K –
If Six Star is there I might have given it. Authentic, simple book with out any fancy word. Wow !! excellent book from world’s No.1 Cardiac Hospital doctors
martin –
I bought this book because I am about to have heart surgery and found the book extremely helpful. The authors are cardiac surgeons at the highly regarded Cleveland Clinic and interpret the recent evidence on virtually everything to do with heart health in a way that is clear, honest, expert and reassuring. It is reassuring in the sense that knowledge is power, even uncomfortable knowledge. There is a lot of information in this book, whether you are preparing for surgery or wanting to prevent heart problems.