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. Arnot came to believe that his father's death could have been prevented. The tragedy inspired Dr. Arnot to write this book, exploring all the very latest developments in medical science, many of which have come to light only recently, and developing steps that can help people avoid his father's fate. Dr. Bob discusses how to: * Know the warning signs * Determine your risk * Get the right diagnosis * Get the right medications * Get the right procedures Based on extensive discussions with renowned experts in the field of cardiology, Seven Steps to Stop a Heart Attack covers all the risks, symptoms, procedures, and medications in prose that is clear, concise, and easy to follow. For a country in which half a million people die each year from heart attacks, this is a work of profound importance for the general public and physicians alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743225597
• ISBN13: 9780743225595
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.4"

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.