The "Your Health: What You Should Know" series provides readers with concise, straightforward information about their health concerns. Based upon the ranking of medical claims within major corporations, the titles focus specifically on today's primary health issues. Created by a team of wellness directors, nationally-recognized surgeons, and university specialists, the Your Health: What You Should Know series gives specific explanations for conditions, treatments, and associated terms, and are designed to be open and unintimidating throughout. Each volume contains all the vital information needed to insure doctor-patient-family understanding and communication.Straightforward explanations about how the heart works and the risk factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke. Exercise and treatment options are also explored. - from Amzon