Heart Disease: What You Should Know

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States — yet many of the warning signs go unrecognized until it's an emergency. This guide gives you a clear, evidence-based understanding of your heart, your risk, and what you can do about it.

Written by Dr. Dean J. Kereiakes (MD, FACC) and Dr. Ian J. Sarembock (MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI), this plain-language resource covers everything from prevention to treatment.

What you'll learn:

•       How your heart works — and what actually goes wrong in heart disease

•       Cardiac risk factors — the ones you can control, and the ones you can't

•       Recognizing symptoms — chest pain, shortness of breath, and the signs that differ in women

•       Diagnostic tests — EKG, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization, explained clearly

•       Treatment options — medications, stents, and surgical procedures

•       Lifestyle modification — the changes that actually reduce your risk, backed by evidence

Whether you're managing risk, supporting a loved one through a diagnosis, or simply want to understand your own heart better, this book gives you the clarity to take action.