Woman Has Heart Attack |
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| Author:
| Surtees, Anne |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4415-6177-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2009 |
| Publisher: | Xlibris Corporation LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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Presented in story form, this book elaborately discusses the complications of heart disease and women's health in general from a patient's point of view. Using common terms for easy reading comprehension, the story is about the author's disease progression as well as her experience during five different surgeries. The book also describes hospital rehabilitation classes, cost of medicines, dietary rules, disturbing effects of anesthesia, and other information about heart disease....
More DescriptionPresented in story form, this book elaborately discusses the complications of heart disease and women's health in general from a patient's point of view. Using common terms for easy reading comprehension, the story is about the author's disease progression as well as her experience during five different surgeries. The book also describes hospital rehabilitation classes, cost of medicines, dietary rules, disturbing effects of anesthesia, and other information about heart disease. Moreover, trust issues with doctors and medical care are explored, as well.
Aside from being a memoir, this book educates readers on what to consider when heart-related medical conditions arise. It renders readers with awareness about different cardiac procedures and interventions for this disease. Imparting knowledge through the author's first-hand experience, WOMAN HAS HEART ATTACK speaks to cardiologists, medical personnel, cardiac patients, politicians, and those people who fear they have heart disease.