{"product_id":"living-well-with-heart-failure-edward-k-kasper-9780801894237","title":"Living Well with Heart Failure: The Misnamed, Misunderstood Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeart failure\u003c\/i\u003e--the expression alone is scary. The idea that the blood-pumping organ in our chest can struggle, stutter, or suddenly stop is deeply disconcerting. But for those who get the diagnosis, the future is not necessarily bleak. With the right treatments and a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and good nutrition, many people with heart failure can improve their condition and live well. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeart failure expert Edward K. Kasper, M.D., teams with journalist--and survivor--Mary Knudson to give readers an honest account of this misunderstood condition. The authors explain the complex science of heart failure and look critically at the care available. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiving Well with Heart Failure, the Misnamed, Misunderstood Condition \u003c\/i\u003ewill help readers understand: \u003cbr\u003e- The causes of the condition\u003cbr\u003e- Normal and abnormal heart rhythms\u003cbr\u003e- How to recognize symptoms and when to seek treatment\u003cbr\u003e- Which diagnostic tests to expect \u003cbr\u003e- The best treatments for different types of heart failure\u003cbr\u003e- How pacemakers work\u003cbr\u003e- The advantages and disadvantages of implantable cardioverter defibrillators \u003cbr\u003e- How to be safer in a hospital\u003cbr\u003e- What exercises result in increased heart, leg, arm, and core body strength \u003cbr\u003e- What foods to eat and what to avoid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInformed by the shared knowledge of doctor and patient, those diagnosed with heart failure and their loved ones will learn how to effectively manage the condition in this comprehensive and compassionate guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward K. Kasper, Mary Knudson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0801894239\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780801894237\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/27\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.82lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.08h x 6.02w x 0.73d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2010 pg. 88","brand":"Edward K. Kasper","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43947181703423,"sku":"9780801894237","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_ace8442e-5150-44db-bbe9-e6213bc9405c.jpg?v=1681517205","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/living-well-with-heart-failure-edward-k-kasper-9780801894237","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}