Seven Steps to Stop a Heart Attack

by Robert Arnot and Bob Arnot

Book Overview

When Dr. Bob Arnot's father -- himself a distinguished doctor -- died of a massive heart attack, it came as a horrible shock. A heart attack can happen to anyone, but upon further investigation, Dr.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743225570
• ISBN13: 9780743225571
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.6" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

If you have heart disease, read This book

This book contains everything your cardiologist doesnt have time to tell you. It is essential reading for anyone who has been diagnosed with heart disease, had a stent, angioplasty or a heart attack. Excellent read.

Seven Steps to Stop a Heart Attack

The book that was received was as advertised.

7 Steps to Stop Heart Attack by Dr. Arnot MD

The author cites classic signs of heart problems which include the following: - weakness - tiredness - sweating - shortness of breath, face and jaw pain - GI nausea and vomit (women may get upper abdominal pain) The Echocardiogram is the gold standard to test for heart problems following the classic symtomatology. Aspirin can be helpful on an immediate basis . Nitroglycerine may be necessary as well. Glco protein II 6 and IIa are other classic treatment options. TPA is an important clot buster which may be helpful. The C reactive protein blood profile describes the classic inflammation experienced with heart problems. Diabetics have a harder time detecting pain due to neuropathy. This book is an important reference guide for indicators of heart trouble. Appropriate strategies are provided to help the reader prolong life. The acquisition is priced reasonably for cost-conscious readers.