The American Heart Association says that Cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly 836,546 deaths in the US. That's about 1 of every 3 deaths in the US. Cardiovascular diseases claim more lives each year than all forms of cancer and Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease combined.In 2016, I was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and became yet another such statistic. However, by making certain lifestyle changes, improving my diet, and following a very specific whole food supplement protocol, I was able to fully recover!I invite you to join me on my personal journey as I battled congestive heart failure from utter despair to full recovery. I share the details of my personal experience with you and tell you exactly what I did to regain my health.If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, you need to read this book. It could literally save your life or the life of a loved one.

Whether you or a loved one has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, the number and type of diagnosis and treatment options can be overwhelming. This invaluable resource offers the guidance and advice you need. Written by a prominent physician and by a leader in patient support for this devastating disease, 100 Questions & Answers About Congestive Heart Failure gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions, including causes, diagnosis, treatment options, quality of life, care giving, sources of support, and much more.

Heart-healthy advice from one of the country's leading experts on congestive heart failure

The New York Times bestselling guide to the lifesaving diet that can both prevent and help reverse the effects of heart disease Based on the groundbreaking results of his twenty-year nutritional study, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn illustrates that a plant-based, oil-free diet can not only prevent the progression of heart disease but can also reverse its effects. Dr. Esselstyn is an internationally known surgeon, researcher and former clinician at the Cleveland Clinic and a featured expert in the acclaimed documentary Forks Over Knives. Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease has helped thousands across the country, and is the book behind Bill Clinton’s life-changing vegan diet. The proof lies in the incredible outcomes for patients who have followed Dr. Esselstyn's program, including a number of patients in his original study who had been told by their cardiologists that they had less than a year to live. Within months of starting the program, all Dr. Esselstyn’s patients began to improve dramatically, and twenty years later, they remain free of symptoms. Complete with more than 150 delicious recipes perfect for a plant-based diet, the national bestseller Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease explains the science behind the simple plan that has drastically changed the lives of heart disease patients forever. It will empower readers and give them the tools to take control of their heart health.

Heart failure—the expression alone is scary. The idea that the blood-pumping organ in our chest can struggle, stutter, or suddenly stop is deeply disconcerting. But for those who get the diagnosis, the future is not necessarily bleak. With the right treatments and a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and good nutrition, many people with heart failure can improve their condition and live well. Heart failure expert Edward K. Kasper, M.D., teams with journalist—and survivor—Mary Knudson to give readers an honest account of this misunderstood condition. The authors explain the complex science of heart failure and look critically at the care available. Living Well with Heart Failure, the Misnamed, Misunderstood Condition will help readers understand: • The causes of the condition • Normal and abnormal heart rhythms • How to recognize symptoms and when to seek treatment • Which diagnostic tests to expect • The best treatments for different types of heart failure • How pacemakers work • The advantages and disadvantages of implantable cardioverter defibrillators • How to be safer in a hospital • What exercises result in increased heart, leg, arm, and core body strength • What foods to eat and what to avoid Informed by the shared knowledge of doctor and patient, those diagnosed with heart failure and their loved ones will learn how to effectively manage the condition in this comprehensive and compassionate guide.

A board-certified cardiologist discusses the importance of energy metabolism on cardiovascular health and the positive impact three energy-supplying nutrients--CoQ10, Carnitine, and Ribose--have on the cardiovascular system.

Cardiac Failure Explained is a comprehensive user friendly guide on understanding and managing heart failure. Written by a cardiologist who has been treating patients with heart failure for decades, this book provides detailed explanations of the diagnosis, heart anatomy, tests performed and medications used to treat cardiac failure in an easy-to-understand format. This book takes you through a step-by-step process of how to manage your condition from medication management to lifestyle changes that can prevent symptoms from getting worse. It covers everything you need to know about this condition. The book is written by Dr. Warrick Bishop, an acclaimed Australian cardiologist. With his vast knowledge of all things cardiac and decades devoted to preventative cardiology, Dr. Bishop has written several books to improve the quality of life for heart patients around the world. The author has been treating patients with heart failure for over 30 years, so he knows exactly what you are going through. He has distilled his experience into this easy-to-read guide that will help you understand what is happening to your body (or your loved ones) and how best to deal with it. Understand the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure Educate yourself on how to prevent symptoms from getting worse Empower yourself with knowledge about managing a chronic illness Stay in control of your condition and take charge of your future Improve your quality of life with recommended changes If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with heart failure, this book is a must-read. It literally will help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible!