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A leading cardiologist explains how to reverse, treat, and prevent heart diseaseOver 61 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of cardiovascular disease. Now, leading cardiologist Dr. James Rippe delivers the scoop on the many different forms of heart disease (including angina, heart attacks, arrhythmias, strokes, heart failure, and other cardiac conditions) as well as the latest research, diagnostic techniques, treatment procedures, and medications. Readers will find sound, practical advice on how to prevent and reverse heart disease through diet, stress reduction, exercise, and much more. James M. Rippe, MD (Shrewsbury, MA), a renowned cardiologist and authority on preventive care, is the founder and Director of the Center for Clinical and Lifestyle Research and Associate Professor of Medicine at Tufts University. His 25 books include standard medical texts as well as The Healthy Heart Cookbook For Dummies (0-764-55222-8).

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 2 reviews)

Taking Arrhythmia by Dorraine M. Rooney (Wesley Chapel, FL)

5 Stars
October 30, 2009
This was a great read for anyone who needs to know more about the heart.

Easy to undertand by Teresa (San Diego,USA)

5 Stars
March 26, 2008
This book makes it so easy to understand everything a lay person might want to know about heart disease, how to prevent it and how to understand a diagnosis. It answers questions in a very easy to understand, yet thorough manner. Great book!

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