So You're Having Heart Bypass Surgery - Brief Article - Book Review

Science News, Jan 31, 2004

SO YOU'RE HAVING HEART BYPASS SURGERY

BRETT C. SHERIDAN, BERNARD S, GOLDMAN, ET AL.

SO YOU'RE HAVING HEART CATH AND ANGIOPLASTY

MAGNUS OHMAN, GAIL COX, STEPHEN FORT, ET AL.

For people facing heart surgery, these books provide a clear overview of what to expect, from diagnosis to recovery. Each is written by a group of physicians and nurses, and the authors address questions that patients might have. Using a step-by-step approach, the books detail the causes of heart disease, how it's diagnosed, how to prepare for a procedure and hospital stay, what equipment will be used, and what to expect during recovery, The books are well designed and easy to understand. "Key Points" detail the risks involved, lifestyle changes to be expected, and what patients need to tell their physicians ahead of time. quotes from people who have undergone these surgeries personalize the data and add perspective. The authors also discuss alternatives to surgery and medications. Wiley, 2003, 164 p., color illus., paperback, $14.95 each.

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