Your heart works for you every single day. Take care of it.
State of the Heart is the patient handbook a leading cardiologist wishes every heart patient had - clear, evidence-based, and designed to actually be read.
Written by Dr. Manish Gupta, a board-certified interventional cardiologist with more than twenty years of clinical experience, this guide translates the science of cardiovascular health into the small daily habits that genuinely move the needle: what to eat, how to move, how to breathe, how to sleep, and how to stay consistent when life gets busy.
What You'll Learn
The warning signs of a heart attack, stroke, or dangerous rhythm - and exactly when to call 911A focused 30-day plan for anyone newly diagnosed or recently dischargedThe Five Pillars of Daily Heart Health and a simple daily checklistThree breathing techniques - including box breathing and alternate nostril breathing - proven to calm the nervous system and lower blood pressureHow "exercise snacks" of just 1-2 minutes can deliver real cardiovascular benefitHeart-supporting food patterns drawn from Mediterranean, DASH, South Asian, East Asian, and Latin American traditionsThe two most important dietary shifts for lowering LDL cholesterolWhy sleep is as important as blood pressure medication - and how to fix yoursCondition-specific reminders for hypertension, high cholesterol, CAD, AFib, heart failure, and PADA weekly reset framework so habits stick even when motivation dipsWho This Book Is For
Patients recently diagnosed with a cardiovascular conditionAdults managing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or obesityAnyone recovering from a heart attack, stent, or cardiac surgeryCaregivers and family members supporting a loved one's heart healthReaders focused on prevention who want trusted guidance without the noiseWhy This Book Is Different
Most patient education materials are dense, generic, and forgotten in a folder. State of the Heart is editorial-quality, deeply practical, and rooted in two decades of patient care. It bridges modern evidence-based cardiology with integrative practices - giving you tools that fit your culture, your family, and your real life.
About the Author
Dr. Manish Gupta is a board-certified interventional cardiologist practicing in Las Vegas. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), and an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Roseman University. He completed fellowships at Lenox Hill Hospital and the Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute in New York, and is formally trained in Ayurveda, Kundalini yoga, and meditation - allowing him to care for patients at the physical, mental, emotional, and energetic levels.
"The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease." - Thomas A. Edison
Start today. Your heart is worth it.