Download or read book Heart Health Your Questions Answered written by Deborah Ascheim and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-02-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number-one killer inthe US—for women as well as men—and nearly 60 million Americans have one or more types of CVD. From the significance of high blood pressure and theimportance of controlling the condition, to the necessity of self-help measuressuch as exercise and a low-fat diet, this book will answer all your questions and more. Explanations of the latest research, tests, treatments, and surgical procedures are all clear and free of medical jargon.