Why Me?: Approaching Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiac Catheterization, and Treatment Options from a Position of Strength

A doctor walks up to you, looks you square in the eye, and says, "You may have coronary heart disease". To your utter confusion, terms such as heart catheterization, balloon angioplasty, stents, atherectomy, and bypass surgery riddle the air. You become immobilized by indecision, you don't know which way to turn. You need help.Why Me? is intended to help you navigate your way through the maze of cardiology. Basic principles of anatomy, coronary heart disease, cardiac catheterization, and treatment options are explained in terms anyone can easily understand. Ways to cope with the emotional and anxiety-provoking aspects of this illness are discussed in detail. Why Me? also features diagrams for your physician to fill in so you can possess a copy of your own medical records, and a glossary of commonly encountered medical terms.Thanks to this simple, effective guide, everyone can gain the knowledge they need to not only comprehend exactly what their doctor is telling them but also, more importantly, to know what questions to ask and how to ask them.Scott M., M.D. Nordlicht is the author of 'Why Me?: Approaching Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiac Catheterization, and Treatment Options from a Position of Strength' with ISBN 9780965761116 and ISBN 0965761118.