The Heart of the Matter: The African American's Guide to Heart Disease, Heart Treatment, and Heart Wellness - Hardcover

Hudson, Hilton M., II; Stern, Herbert, Ph.d.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0967525802 ISBN 13: 9780967525808

Publisher: Hilton Pub, 2001

Synopsis

African Americans are at a much higher risk of death from heart and cardiovascular disease than are white Americans -- usually because of lifestyle and dietary habits. Fortunately, better heart health can be achieved by simple changes in lifestyle and diet and through better stress management. This book offers a better understanding of heart disease, including its symptoms; treatment options, benefits, and risks; what to expect from surgery; and how to recognize, prevent, and manage stress. This book will help African Americans reduce their risk of heart disease and live a longer, healthier life.

About this title

About the Author:

Hudson is a practicing cardiac surgeon and the Clinical Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Rockford Health Systems, Rockford, IL. He graduated cum laude from Wabash College, and received his medical training at Indiana University Medical School. He trained in general surgery at Boston City Hospital and Boston University Hospital, Boston, MA. He did his cardiothoracic training at Ohio State University. He is certified in both thoracic-cardiac surgery and general surgery. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians. He belongs to the American Medical Association, the National Medical Association, Boston Surgical Society, Hinton-Wright Society at Harvard Medical School, and the Zollinger Surgical Society.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hilton Pub
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0967525802
• ISBN 13: 9780967525808
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 297