The Simplified Handbook for Living with Heart Disease: and Other Chronic Diseases

By Warren Selkow and Donna Selkow

Book Overview

The Simplified Handbook for Living with Heart Disease and Other Chronic Diseases by Warren and Donna Selkow is a must-read for those living with heart disease, diabetes, COPD, or renal failure. A... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439245460
• ISBN13: 9781439245460
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Just what the doctor ordered.

My doctor told me about this book. My first thought was, "Just more propaganda." My wife insisted we get the book so we did. It is hard to admit when you are wrong. This book is right on the money. No sugar coating. No "baloney" as the author says in the book. My wife liked the book more than I did. It answered all the questions she had and it has given her a high level of reassurance that we will be able to get on with our lives. I had to have open-heart surgery (four way bypass and valve replacement) and fortunately we had a chance to read the book before the surgery. Everything regarding the surgery happened in the exact order described in the book. We were prepared for the post surgery recovery (the section on getting the house ready for recovery proved extremely beneficial) and managed to stay a step ahead of the problems associated with the first three months after surgery. It has also changed the nature of our relationship with our doctors for the much better. If you have heart disease this is probably the best book you can read.

PREVENT HEART ATTACKS AND MORE GREAT INFORMATION

I had the pleasure of reviewing the Selkow's book and was so impressed with the information. Whether you have had a heart attack, heart surgery or any other serious illness, this book is a must! It is certainly worth reading and buying for friends and family members. I have started doing some of the things that they advise and feel much better about preventing a heart attack. Anita Finley, publisher of BoomerTimes & SeniorLife of South Florida

Must Read For Anyone With Coronary Artery Disease

Author writes in a very easy, witty and informative style. He gave a seminar at a local hospital and his book tells what it is like to have a major heart attack, the treatment and his experiences in dealing with with the doctors and medical system. He is blunt but speaks from a lot of experience and research. He also covers the depression aspect of heart disease and has many specific recommendations as to what to do when living with CAD and Chronic Heart Failure. His wife also covers caregiver aspects of what it is like to be a caregiver to a heart patient. A lot of very valuable information is here for anyone who wants to know what to do to live with heart disease. Author also has a non-profit website [...]

Funny and Informative book on Heart Disease

This book amazes me. I am so impressed by Warren Selkow and his ability to make a very serious subject (heart disease) funny and entertaining. He covers all the important information you would need to know if you or someone you love has been diagnosed with heart disease. He discusses symptoms, diet, prescriptions, but what book about heart disease doesn't? What makes this book different is the fact that Warren and Donna (his caregiver wife) wrote the book together and they talk about all the things nobody wants to like what to do the day you hear the bad news, the importance of going to the dentist before having open heart surgery, and how to deal with the emotional difficulties for both the patient and caregiver post surgery. The book is thorough, well researched and very personable. I would recommend it to anyone that wants to know more about heart disease or how to live with it once they've been diagnosed.

He tells it like it is.

I actually met the author quite by accident when we were both waiting to have blood drawn at the AZ Medical Clinic a couple of months ago. He doesn't sugarcoat the reality of living with heart disease. I am inspired to try harder to accept the congestive heart failure hand I've dealt myself and encouraged to watch my nutrition and exercise more. My wife found reinforcement for her feelings and frustrations as she supports me.