Publisher's Synopsis
Live Life Again After Heart Valve Disease
Your heart is a complex machine; when one part malfunctions, it can feel like everything is thrown off balance. A diagnosis of heart valve disease can leave you feeling scared, overwhelmed, and full of questions about your health and future. This book provides the answers, insights, and roadmap to recovery. To recover you need to:- Clearly understand what is happening inside your heart and why.
- Learn about all your treatment options in easy-to-grasp language.
- Set realistic expectations for recovery and lifestyle changes post-treatment.
- Take control of your heart health through nutrition, exercise, and stress management.
- Rebuild strength, stamina, and confidence to return to your loved activities.
- Maintain motivation, lean on loved ones, and preserve a positive mindset.
Backed by the latest scientific research and written by an experienced nurse and medical writer who has worked with heart valve patients for over 15 years, this book will be your invaluable guide through this challenging time.
- The anatomy and function of heart valves.
- The different types of valve diseases and their symptoms.
- Available medications, surgical procedures, and minimally invasive treatments.
- How to select the right treatment option for your situation.
- Steps to physically and mentally prepare for surgery and recovery.
- Tips to resume daily activities safely and permanently improve heart health.
- Strategies to cope emotionally and live fully with heart valve disease.
Don't let a heart valve diagnosis steal your health and happiness. This book equips you with everything required to reverse the damage, recover fully, and reclaim your active, joyful life!
