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In this lucid and revolutionary book, cardiologist Robert Superko counsels readers about how to outwit their genes by identifying "metabolic markers" that predict future heart attacks. "To make a preemptive strike, you have to know which factors are putting you in harm's way," he explains. So rather than focusing on cholesterol count, Superko outlines a patient-doctor partnership to create a personal risk profile he calls a "cardiac fingerprint." Here's the drill: Through a detailed self-assessment, patients identify a series of risk factors (family history, age, physical traits, medical conditions). If the risk profile is high, the next step is a physician- ordered blood test to identify metabolic markers (for example, C-reactive protein, fibrinogen and lipoprotein) that indicate high risk for heart attack. Depending on the results, tests such as a carotid or intra-vascular ultrasound can pinpoint heart disease. With this data in hand, Dr. Superko is convinced that patients have the power to change their cardiac destiny. For each significant risk, he suggests prescriptive keys in diet, activity level, nutrition and medication. With writer Laura Tucker, Dr. Superko demystifies complex issues about heart health. His ideas are compelling and optimistic-he believes in a future when every heart attack will be an anomaly. The only challenge may be persuading your cholesterol counting doctor. --Barbara Mackoff
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We are entering a new phase in the quest for heart health… Before the Heart Attacks offers a comprehensive guide to the latest ideas. (Newsweek)
Before the Heart Attacks : A Revolutionary Approach to Detecting, Preventing, and Even Reversing Heart Dise
Before the Heart Attacks: A Revolutionary Approach to Detecting, Preventing, and Even Reversing Heart Dise,Robert Superko,Plume,0452285267,Cardiology,Cardiovascular Diseases,Consumer Health,Diseases - Heart,Health & Fitness,Health/Fitness,Health & Fitness / Healthy Living
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