Why
Me?
Approaching
coronary heart disease and treatment options from a postion of strength.
By Scott
M. Nordlicht, MD,
Alan N. Weiss, MD, Phillip
A. Ludbrook, MD
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A doctor
walks up to you, looks you square in the eye, and says, "You may have coronary
heart disease." Then, to your utter amazement, words such as heart catheterization,
balloon angioplasty, stents, atherectomy, and bypass surgery riddle the air.
You are stunned. You become immobilized by indecision. The room begins to
spin. You don't know which way to turn. You need help.
Why Me? is intended to help you navigate your way through the maze
of cardiology. Basic principles in anatomy, coronary artery disease, cardiac
catheterization, and treatment options are explained in terms you can easily
understand. Ways to cope with the emotional and anxiety-provoking aspects
of illness are discussed in detail. Diagrams for your physician to fill in
are included as well so you will now possess a copy of your own medical records.
A glossary of commonly encountered medical terms appears at the end to help
demystify concepts you may not fully understand.
By the end of this book, you should be able to fix your gaze on your doctor's
visage and say with total confidence, "Sit down a moment and make yourself
comfortable. Let's chat. I have some questions that need to be answered."
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