Reverse Your Deadly Heart Problems NOW
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Reverse Your DEADLY HEART PROBLEMS NOW Stephen Sinatra, M.D. Reverse Your Deadly Heart Problems NOW Using targeted, alternative therapies, you can overcome common cardiovascular conditions (coronary artery disease, angina, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, heart attack, or stroke), and reclaim your health. Table of Contents Part I: Specific Cardiovascular Conditions ...........................................................................................................3 Chapter 1: Coronary Artery Disease ................................................................................................................4 What Causes CAD? .................................................................................................................................4 When Does Cholesterol Become a Threat? ..........................................................................................5 Watch Out for These True Risk Factors ..............................................................................................7 Traditional Therapies .............................................................................................................................8 Alternative Therapies .............................................................................................................................8 Another Anti-Inflammatory Superstar .............................................................................................11 Chapter 2: Angina ..............................................................................................................................................14 What Causes Angina? ...........................................................................................................................14 Traditional Therapies ...........................................................................................................................14 Alternative Therapies ...........................................................................................................................15 Quick Tips for Easing Angina Pain ..................................................................................................15 Chapter 3: Arrhythmia ......................................................................................................................................17 Types of Arrhythmias ...........................................................................................................................17 Diagnosing Arrhythmias ......................................................................................................................18 What Causes Arrhythmia? ...................................................................................................................18 When to See the Doctor .....................................................................................................................18 Mondays Are Malevolent ..................................................................................................................19 Traditional Therapies ............................................................................................................................19 Alternative Therapies ...........................................................................................................................20 Devices for Increasing Heart Rate Variability...................................................................................21 Chapter 4: Atrial Fibrillation ...........................................................................................................................22 Symptoms and Causes ..........................................................................................................................22 Traditional Therapies ............................................................................................................................23 Common Triggers of Atrial Fibrillation ............................................................................................23 Alternative Therapies ...........................................................................................................................24 Chapter 5: Congestive Heart Failure ..............................................................................................................26 What Causes CHF? ................................................................................................................................26 Traditional Therapies ............................................................................................................................26 Alternative Therapies ...........................................................................................................................27 Beefing Up Your Nutrient Cocktail ...................................................................................................28 Chapter 6: Heart Attack ....................................................................................................................................30 What Are the Symptoms? .....................................................................................................................30 Being Prepared .......................................................................................................................................30 Heart Attack Symptoms ....................................................................................................................30 What to Expect After a Heart Attack ..................................................................................................31 A Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Can Help ....................................................................................32 Traditional Therapies ............................................................................................................................32 Alternative Therapies ...........................................................................................................................32 Simple Blood Tests to Consider After a Heart Attack .......................................................................33 Chapter 7: Stroke ...............................................................................................................................................35 Causes of Stroke .....................................................................................................................................35 What Are the Symptoms? .....................................................................................................................35 Recognizing a Stroke .........................................................................................................................36 Treatment for Stroke ..............................................................................................................................36 Stroke Risk Factors ............................................................................................................................37 Preventing Stroke ..................................................................................................................................37 Part II: Conventional Treatments and Medical Testing ....................................................................................39 Chapter 8: Cardiovascular Medication ..........................................................................................................40 ACE Inhibitors .....................................................................................................................................40 Calcium Channel Blockers ...................................................................................................................40 Beta Blockers ..........................................................................................................................................41 Nitroglycerin ..........................................................................................................................................41 Digoxin (digitalis) ..................................................................................................................................42 Diuretics ..................................................................................................................................................42 Coumadin ...............................................................................................................................................43 Coumadin and Supplements ..............................................................................................................44 Aspirin ....................................................................................................................................................45 Will Aspirin Work for You? ..............................................................................................................45 Statins .....................................................................................................................................................46 Should You Take a Statin? .................................................................................................................46 Chapter 9: What About Surgery? ....................................................................................................................48 Coronary Artery