Heart 411

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. Here, two renowned experts, heart surgeon Marc Gillinov and cardiologist Steven Nissen, tackle the key questions: Can the stress of my job really lead to a heart attack? How does exercise help my heart? 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.