Heart Disease
Selected Books
Agatston, Arthur
The South Beach Heart Program: The 4-Step Plan That Can Save Your Life
RC685.C6 A43 2007
Author of the best-selling South Beach Diet presents a program for cardiac care.
The South Beach Heart Program: The 4-Step Plan That Can Save Your Life
RC685.C6 A43 2007
Author of the best-selling South Beach Diet presents a program for cardiac care.
Cohen, Barry M
Coronary Heart Disease: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
RC685.C6 C58 2007
This book is a guide for those diagnosed with Coronary Heart Disease. It provides up-to-date information on tests, treatments, medications, and surgery.
Coronary Heart Disease: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment
RC685.C6 C58 2007
This book is a guide for those diagnosed with Coronary Heart Disease. It provides up-to-date information on tests, treatments, medications, and surgery.
Esselstyn, Jr., Caldwell B.
Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: the Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure
RC685.C6 E77 2007
A researcher and clinician, Esselstyn draws her information from long-term nutritional studies and shares the success stories of many of her patients.
Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: the Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure
RC685.C6 E77 2007
A researcher and clinician, Esselstyn draws her information from long-term nutritional studies and shares the success stories of many of her patients.
Rimmerman, Curtis M.
The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Speaking with Your Cardiologist
RC682.R547 2010
The book explains diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and treatment options and medications. It also reviews the different cardiology specialties, and gives information on how to choose a cardiologist.
The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Speaking with Your Cardiologist
RC682.R547 2010
The book explains diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and treatment options and medications. It also reviews the different cardiology specialties, and gives information on how to choose a cardiologist.
Starling, Randall C.
The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Heart Failure
RC685.C53 S729 2009
Heart failure is a syndrome that occurs when the heart muscle is damaged or overworked, usually as a result of other diseases or conditions. This book shares facts about heart failure, tells what to expect in the short and long term, discusses treatment options and medication side effects, and gives advice on diet and exercise.
The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Heart Failure
RC685.C53 S729 2009
Heart failure is a syndrome that occurs when the heart muscle is damaged or overworked, usually as a result of other diseases or conditions. This book shares facts about heart failure, tells what to expect in the short and long term, discusses treatment options and medication side effects, and gives advice on diet and exercise.
Turner, Glenn O.
Recognizing and Surviving Heart Attacks and Strokes: Lifesaving Advice You Need Now
RC685.I6 T87 2008
Dr. Turner's message is simple: learn all of the early warning signs, and if someone is experiencing any of them, go to the emergency room immediately.
Recognizing and Surviving Heart Attacks and Strokes: Lifesaving Advice You Need Now
RC685.I6 T87 2008
Dr. Turner's message is simple: learn all of the early warning signs, and if someone is experiencing any of them, go to the emergency room immediately.
Browse the Catalog
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Use these Library of Congress Classification Numbers to browse the shelves in the library. You can also use them to browse the Catalog.
| Subject | LC Classification |
| Heart Diseases | RC 681-688 |
| Hypertension | RC682-685 |
Web Sites
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American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke." The site includes resources on diseases and conditions; advocacy; lifestyle; and information for adults as well as children. -
Centers for Disease Control: Heart Disease
This site covers facts and statistics; signs and symptoms; risk factors; and FAQs on heart disease. -
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The site includes information for patients and the public, including clinical trials and an A to Z list of diseases and conditions. -
MedlinePlus: Heart Diseases
MedlinePlus offers comprehensive resources on heart disease and related topics. The site includes information on diagnosis and symptoms, treatment, prevention, online tutorials and much more. -
MayoClinic: Heart Disease
A site focused on providing patients and public with information about understanding, treating, and living with heart disease.
Pittsburgh Resources
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American Heart Association - Pittsburgh PA
The site lists local events and fundraising, with links to national information resources. -
UPMC Heart and Vascular Program
"Recognized both nationally and internationally as a center of diagnostic treatment, and research excellence, the UPMC Heart and Vascular Program provides a multitude of sophisticated and specialized treatments for every type of heart and vascular disease."

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