What's the number one killer of BOTH men and WOMEN in the US? The answer may surprise you. What's the number one killer of BOTH men and WOMEN in the US? Lung cancer? Traffic accidents? Colon cancer? WRONG. The number one cause of death in BOTH men and women in the United States is coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease, or CHD, is responsible for about 1 in 5 deaths every year. 42% of women who have a heart attack die within 1 year, and 25% of men. Even if you're lucky enough to survive your first heart attack, coronary heart disease can lead to long-term, serious complications, including: stable angina, mild to severe chest pain due to a lack of oxygen to the heart; unstable angina, due to one of more of your coronary arteries being blocked; a second or third heart attack; dangerous heart arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), such as ventricular tachycardia or atrial fibrillation; cardiac arrest leading to sudden death; heart failure, resulting in the need for a heart transplant in order to survive. Coronary heart disease is a life-stealing and quality of life-stealing disease. But there is GOOD NEWS: CHD is NOT inevitable. Johns Hopkins' specialists know more than ever before about preventing and treating heart disease, so you can ACT NOW to reduce your risk of heart attack and CHD. This is vital information you simply can't afford to ignore—direct from America's #1 Best Hospital for the past 17 years by U.S. News & World Report. The 2008 Johns Hopkins White Paper: Coronary Heart Disease—yours to review risk-FREE. PLUS, get your FREE SPECIAL REPORT—Healthier Heart: Longer Life, your action plan for preventing heart disease. IMPORTANT NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW READ ABOUT THE CRUCIAL FIRST STEPS YOU SHOULD TAKE RIGHT AWAY THAT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE IN THE EVENT OF A HEART ATTACK—YOU'LL FIND THEM EXPLAINED IN CORONARY HEART DISEASE 2008. READ ON... Simeon Margolis, MD, PhD Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry, Johns Hopkins Medicine Medical Editor, The Johns Hopkins White Papers Dear Concerned Health Alerts Reader, Our heart beats over 100,000 times a day, every day, pumping blood through thousands of miles of blood vessels to every single part of our body. We take our amazing heart for granted—until something goes wrong with it. Many people have one or more risk factors that increases their chances of developing coronary heart disease (CHD). But you can ACT NOW to prevent CHD, by learning all you can to prevent heart disease and heart attack, to preserve your best health and active lifestyle for many years to come. What if you already have CHD? If your physician has diagnosed you with coronary heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, you are not alone--some 15.8 million Americans suffer from CHD. Where can you turn for the most accurate, reliable advice on your heart health and what to do for your CHD? Introducing... The 2008 Johns Hopkins White Paper: Coronary Heart Disease The expertise you need in the plain English you can understand and use. In The 2008 Johns Hopkins White Paper: Coronary Heart Disease specialists from Johns Hopkins Medicine report in depth on the latest coronary heart disease findings, prevention strategies, and CHD treatments, to keep you as well informed as possible, and cut through all the information and mis-information to get you straight to the facts about CHD and what you can do to take charge of your heart health. Coronary Heart Disease 2008 looks at the best ways to manage the symptoms, and the problems that result from coronary heart disease, including: angina (chest pain) heart attacks heart failure various types of arrhythmias (irregular heart beats, some of which can be very dangerous). In your copy of Coronary Heart Disease 2008, you'll receive a thorough overview of what the medical field knows about CHD: its causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests and procedures, treatment options, and heart-smart lifestyle choices to help you maintain optimal wellness despite your CHD. The more you know about managing your heart condition, the better prepared you will be to deal with the symptoms. Learning as much as possible about the causes, effects, and treatments for heart disease is the first step toward living a full life without the pain and physical limitations which often accompany CHD. DOWNLOAD NOW...and this is just some of what you'll read: The crucial first-response steps that could save your life in the event of a heart attack. (page 65) What to do when atherosclerosis strikes in the legs. (page 8) Everyday moves that count as effective heart-healthy exercise. (page 34) The latest news on supplements for heart health: Are any worth a try? (page 28) Screening tests that go beyond cholesterol and blood pressure. (page 20) Heart-safe pain relief: What remedies to avoid. (page 14) The 2008 Johns Hopkins White Paper: Coronary Heart Disease is available for you right now as an INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD, so you can access the expertise of America's #1 Best Hospital as you look for answers to your most important heart health questions. Thanks to this special internet only offer, you can get Coronary Heart Disease 2008 now for only $19.95 (US), [$19.95 (CDN)]. It comes complete with a 100% money back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied for any reason. ORDER NOW, DOWNLOAD IN MINUTES The 2008 Johns Hopkins White Paper: Coronary Heart Disease is designed with YOU in mind, to help you work with your doctor to ensure the best outcome. Use what you learn to help you: Recognize and respond to symptoms and changes as they occur. Communicate effectively with your doctor, ask informed questions, and understand the answers. Make the right decisions, based on an understanding of the newest drugs, the latest surgical techniques, the most promising research. Take control of your condition and act from scientifically-sound knowledge, rather than myths. This is the kind of clear, comprehensive health information you need to take charge of your health. Use what you learn to discuss your concerns intelligently with your doctor, to make the best, most informed decisions possible. You can rely on Johns Hopkins specialists to guide you through your many options, and offer the latest study results, most effective treatment options, and detailed illustrations. You'll also get comprehensive drug charts for the most commonly prescribed medicines for CHD, with their dosage instructions, safety precautions, and more. In Coronary Heart Disease 2008 you'll discover: The newest treatment for atrial fibrillation: A possible cure? (page 80) New driving rules for people with implantable defibrillators. (page 82) Butter vs. margarine: Which is better for your heart? (page 27) Why it's never too late to quit smoking. (page 25) A daily nap for your heart? What the latest studies show. (page 19) Having problems sticking with your medications? We have the solutions. (page 48) ORDER NOW: DOWNLOAD IN MINUTES But that's just the beginning. Hopkins' cardiac specialists have designed Coronary Heart Disease 2008 with you in mind, the busy person who hasn't got time, money, or energy to waste on old or inaccurate information, or media hype. You need the best heart-smart strategies now, to prevent or treat heart disease. What you need to know now about preventing and treating heart disease. In Coronary Heart Disease 2008, you'll learn: How treating gum disease may improve the health of your arteries. (page 7) How to manage your peripheral arterial disease. (pages 8 to 9) The flu: can it trigger a heart attack? (page 11) The latest news on the claims of so-called "heart healthy" supplements. (pages 28-29) Special Feature: How sticking to your medications can lengthen your life (pages 48 to 49) The potential risks of Cox-2s for your heart health. (pages 14 to 15) Can chronic anxiety increase your risk of heart attack? (page 17) You won't find a more up-to-date, reliable source of information on what's new in the world of heart disease prevention and treatment. And best of all, you can access all this information NOW as an instant PDF digital download. Order now, and start taking control of your health in minutes. All with a 100% money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with your book for any reason. DOWNLOAD TODAY! The specialists contributing to Coronary Heart Disease 2008 present Johns Hopkins' latest breakthroughs in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart disease. They've combed the leading medical journals from around the world to bring you facts, not fads; scientific studies, not sensationalism. Discover key heart health facts such as: Can drugs be as effective as angioplasty for CHD? The results of an interesting new study. (page 57) The latest news on stem cells for treating CHD. (page 63) The best way to administer CPR to a person in cardiac arrest. Read this life-saving info on page 69. The health risks of sleep apnea. (page 71) Does depression make heart failure worse? (page 77) How your blood pressure numbers can put you at increased risk for atrial fibrillation. (page 79) Special Feature: Catheter ablation: The latest guidelines on this promising new therapy (pages 80-81) But wait, there's more! We've added an ALL NEW feature throughout this year's Coronary Heart Disease White Paper 2008: "Ask the Doctor", real patient questions, with expert answers, the type of questions on YOUR mind now as you look for the best treatment for your heart condition. All this and more is available in the Johns Hopkins White Paper 2008: Coronary Heart Disease, for the one low price of only $19.95 (US), with a full money-back guarantee. But you don't have to take our word for how useful you will find your White Paper. 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