Coronary Heart Disease Prevention (inbunden)

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Format: Häftad (Paperback)
Språk: Engelska
Antal sidor: 344
Utgivningsdatum: 2003-11-01
Upplaga: 2
Medarbetare: Gaw, Allan
Illustrationer: 60ills.
Dimensioner: 245 x 190 x 20 mm
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ISBN: 9780443071171

Coronary Heart Disease Prevention

Name: Coronary Heart Disease Prevention
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Author: Grace Lindsay
ISBN: 9780443071171

A Handbook for the Health Care Team

av Grace Lindsay

Häftad, Engelska, 2003-11-01

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The prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD) has never been more important. Throughout the world death rates from cardiovascular causes are rising and are soon estimated to overtake infectious diseases as the leading global cause of death for the first time in history. All healthcare professionals need to understand what causes this disease and how to prevent it. This new edition of this highly successful book brings together the latest information and research on CHD; in particular, the health professional's role in prevention of the disease. It gives practical advice on correcting these factors through lifestyle and medical management. Updates for the second edition include:

coverage of the new large lipid-lowering drug trials

therapeutic advances in the use of thrombolytic, antiplatelet and anti-hypertensive drugs

advances in treatments including diabetic control, anti-smoking therapy, prescription of exercise and the use of dietary advice.

This book is aimed at the broad range of professionals who come into contact with CHD patients and with those at risk of CHD, including nurses, physiotherapists, dieticiansdietitians, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists, general practitioners, doctors who are involved in prevention and rehabilitation and all staff working in coronary care units, lipid and hypertension clinics and general cardiology clinics.

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"An excellent handbook which covers all aspects of coronary heart disease and will serve as a very useful reference for nurses working in primary and secondary health prevention"Nursing in General Practice<br>has been the handbook for many nurses undertaking courses on coronary heart disease (CHD). This second edition has been extensively revised to incorporate the many important developments in CHD care that have occured over the last few years. The book is invaluable for practice nurses seeing patients in this important area of clinical practice and will enable them to provide evidence-based care to an ever increasing number of patients with CHD.<br>" "Jane Procter," Practice Nurse, June 2004<br>book provides a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of coronary heart disease prevention. It is clearly written; there are summaries of key points at the end of each chapter, case studies and practical exercises to help the application of theory to practice. This is an excellent book for all health professionals involved in the prevention of coronary heart disease."" "Liz Colley," Community Practtioner, May 2004

Preface. Coronary heart disease: epidemiology, pathology and diagnosis. Risk factor assessment. Lipids and lipid-lowering drugs. Hypertension and anti-hypertensive therapy. Lifestyle management: smoking. Lifestyle management: diet. Lifestyle management: exercise. Lifestyle management: facilitating behavioural change. Medical management of coronary heart disease. Cardiac rehabilitation.Women and coronary heart disease. Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease.