- Provides the reader with a one-stop resource, offering the history as well as treatment options and coping mechanisms
- Discusses the evolution of the treatment of heart rhythms disease
- Offers patient stories and the author's extensive experience in the field of cardiology
This book provides an overview of the history, manifestations, and treatment of heart disease and heart rhythm disorders.
In addition, it covers the effects on the lives of patients, coping mechanisms, and relationships with doctors, family, religion, and death. The book uniquely intersects the fields of medicine, literature, science, and art. Chapters begin by familiarizing the reader with the historical aspects of manifestations and treatment – discussing both scientific and psychological aspects of the disease. Chapters also discuss the evolution of several treatment modalities. Every chapter of the book contains interesting and evocative patient stories and their treatment.
Rhythms of Broken Hearts will be of interest to a wide spectrum of health care practitioners as well as to patients and related family members with interest in understanding their symptoms and disease entity.
Contents Overview- The Mythology of the Human Heart.-
- The Renaissance Period In Heart Rhythm Disorders.-
- Galloping Away in the Atrium.-
- Abnormal Rhythms Arising from the Ventricles.-
- The Break Down.-
- The Slow Down.-
- A Brand New Rhythm: A Brand New Heart.-
- The Quest to Overcome Heart Attacks.-
- Stories of Survival.-
- Some Heart Care Advice to Live By.
