Table of Contents -- Preface -- Part One Understanding Cardiovascular Risks and Emergencies -- Chapter 1 How the Heart Works -- Chapter 2 Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disorders -- Section 2.1-Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors -- Section 2.2-Risk Factors for Stroke -- Chapter 3 Conditions that Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Disorders -- Section 3.1-Depression and Heart Disease -- Section 3.2-Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease -- Section 3.3-High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease -- Section 3.4-High Cholesterol and Heart Disease -- Section 3.5-Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Disease -- Section 3.6-Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease -- Section 3.7-Stress and Cardiovascular Disease -- Section 3.8-Thyroid Disease and Heart Disease -- Chapter 4 Aging and Cardiovascular Risk Factors -- Section 4.1-Changes in the Heart and Blood Vessels during Aging -- Section 4.2-Visible Signs of Aging May Predict Heart Disease -- Chapter 5 Recent Research Regarding Cardiovascular Disease Risks -- Section 5.1-Berries May Cut Heart Attack Risk -- Section 5.2-Calcium Supplements May Increase Cardiovascular Risk -- Section 5.3-Migraine with Aura May Raise Risk of Heart Trouble -- Section 5.4-Even Moderate Smoking Is Associated with Sudden Cardiac Death -- Section 5.5-Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease -- Section 5.6-Yo-Yo Dieting Can Hurt the Heart -- Chapter 6 Research Regarding Genetics and Heart Disease -- Section 6.1-Scientists Identify Mechanism Behind Genetic Link to Heart Disease -- Section 6.2-Studies Double the Known Genetic Links to Coronary Heart Disease -- Section 6.3-Researchers Find New Genetic Variants Associated with Lipid Levels and Risk for Coronary Artery Disease -- Chapter 7 Warning Signs of Cardiovascular Emergencies -- Section 7.1-Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack.

Section 7.2-Heart Attack or Sudden Cardiac Arrest: How Are They Different? -- Section 7.3-Warning Signs of a Stroke -- Chapter 8 What to Do in a Cardiac Emergency -- Section 8.1-What to Do During a Heart Attack -- Section 8.2-Symptoms and Emergency Treatment of Cardiac Arrest -- Section 8.3-What to Do During a Stroke -- Chapter 9 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) -- Section 9.1-How to Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation -- Section 9.2-Hands-Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation -- Chapter 10 Automated External Defibrillators -- Part Two Heart Disorders -- Chapter 11 Problems with the Heart's Blood Supply -- Section 11.1-Coronary Artery Disease -- Section 11.2-Coronary Microvascular Disease -- Chapter 12 Angina -- Chapter 13 Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) -- Chapter 14 Sudden Cardiac Arrest -- Chapter 15 Cardiogenic Shock -- Chapter 16 Cardiomyopathy -- Chapter 17 Heart Failure -- Chapter 18 Arrhythmias -- Section 18.1-Atrial Fibrillation -- Section 18.2-Atrial Flutter -- Section 18.3-Brugada Syndrome -- Section 18.4-Heart Block -- Section 18.5-Long QT Syndrome -- Section 18.6-Premature Ventricular Contractions -- Section 18.7-Sick Sinus Syndrome -- Section 18.8-Ventricular Fibrillation -- Section 18.9-Ventricular Tachycardia -- Chapter 19 Heart Valve Disease -- Section 19.1-Aortic Regurgitation -- Section 19.2-Mitral Regurgitation -- Section 19.3-Mitral Valve Prolapse -- Chapter 20 Heart Murmurs -- Chapter 21 Infectious Diseases of the Heart -- Section 21.1-Endocarditis -- Section 21.2-Myocarditis -- Section 21.3-Pericarditis -- Chapter 22 Cardiac Tumors -- Part Three Blood Vessel Disorders -- Chapter 23 Atherosclerosis -- Chapter 24 Carotid Artery Disease -- Chapter 25 Stroke -- Chapter 26 Aortic Disorders -- Section 26.1-Aortic Aneurysm -- Section 26.2-Aortic Dissection -- Chapter 27 Disorders of the Peripheral Arteries.

Section 27.1-Fibromuscular Dysplasia -- Section 27.2-Peripheral Aneurysm -- Section 27.3-Peripheral Arterial Disease -- Section 27.4-Raynaud Phenomenon -- Section 27.5-Thromboangiitis Obliterans -- Chapter 28 Peripheral Venous Disorders -- Section 28.1-Chronic Venous Insufficiency -- Section 28.2-Deep Vein Thrombosis -- Section 28.3-Varicose Veins and Spider Veins -- Chapter 29 Vasculitis -- Part Four Cardiovascular Disorders in Specific Populations -- Chapter 30 Cardiovascular Disease in Children -- Section 30.1-Youth and Cardiovascular Disease: Some Statistics -- Section 30.2-Signs and Symptoms of Heart Defects in Children -- Section 30.3-Basic Facts about Congenital Heart Defects -- Section 30.4-Kawasaki Disease: A Disorder with Cardiovascular Implications -- Section 30.5-Rheumatic Heart Disease Is More Common in Children Than in Adults -- Chapter 31 Cardiovascular Disease in Men -- Section 31.1-Men and Cardiovascular Disease: A Statistical Overview -- Section 31.2-Cardiovascular Implications of Erectile Dysfunction -- Section 31.3-Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke in Men -- Chapter 32 Cardiovascular Disease in Women -- Section 32.1-Women and Heart Disease: Some Gender Differences -- Section 32.2-Basic Facts about Heart Disease in Women -- Section 32.3-Birth Control Pills and Cardiovascular Disease Risk -- Section 32.4-Heart Disease and Pregnancy -- Section 32.5-Menopause and Heart Disease -- Chapter 33 Cardiovascular Disease in Minority Populations -- Section 33.1-Cardiovascular Disease among U.S. Racial and Ethnic Minorities: Some Statistics -- Section 33.2-African Americans and Cardiovascular Disease -- Section 33.3-Cardiovascular Disease in the Hispanic Population -- Section 33.4-Things to Know about Cardiovascular Disease in Asian Americans -- Section 33.5-Cardiovascular Disease among American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Part Five Diagnosing Cardiovascular Disorders -- Chapter 34 Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease -- Chapter 35 Blood Tests Used to Diagnose Cardiovascular Disorders -- Section 35.1-Blood Tests Basics -- Section 35.2-Cardiac Biomarker Tests -- Section 35.3-C-Reactive Protein Test -- Section 35.4-Homocysteine Test -- Section 35.5-Troponin Test -- Chapter 36 Electrocardiogram (EKG) -- Chapter 37 Echocardiography -- Chapter 38 Carotid Ultrasound -- Chapter 39 Holter and Event Monitors -- Chapter 40 Stress Testing -- Chapter 41 Tilt Table Testing -- Chapter 42 Coronary Angiography -- Chapter 43 Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) -- Chapter 44 Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging -- Chapter 45 Coronary Calcium Scan -- Chapter 46 Nuclear Heart Scan -- Chapter 47 Heart Biopsy -- Chapter 48 Intracardiac Electrophysiology Study -- Part Six Treating Cardiovascular Disorders -- Chapter 49 Medications for Treating Cardiovascular Disorders -- Section 49.1-Antiarrhythmic Medications -- Section 49.2-Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Medications -- Section 49.3-Vasodilators -- Chapter 50 Procedures to Treat Narrowed or Blocked Arteries -- Section 50.1-Cardiac Catheterization -- Section 50.2-Carotid Endarterectomy -- Section 50.3-Coronary Angioplasty -- Section 50.4-Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting -- Section 50.5-Stents to Keep Coronary Arteries Open -- Chapter 51 Procedures to Treat Heart Rhythm Disorders -- Section 51.1-Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy -- Section 51.2-Cardioversion -- Section 51.3-Catheter Ablation -- Section 51.4-Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator -- Section 51.5-Pacemaker -- Chapter 52 Procedures to Treat Heart Valve Problems -- Section 52.1-Balloon Valvuloplasty -- Section 52.2-Heart Valve Surgery -- Chapter 53 Aneurysm Repair -- Chapter 54 Heart Defect Repair -- Chapter 55 Total Artificial Heart -- Chapter 56 Heart Transplant.

Chapter 57 Rehabilitation after Heart Attack or Stroke -- Section 57.1-Cardiac Rehabilitation -- Section 57.2-Stroke Rehabilitation -- Part Seven Preventing Cardiovascular Disorders -- Chapter 58 Preventing Heart Disease at Any Age -- Chapter 59 Controlling High Blood Pressure -- Chapter 60 Treating High Cholesterol -- Chapter 61 Steps to Control Diabetes -- Chapter 62 Heart-Healthy Eating -- Chapter 63 Dietary Supplements and Heart Health -- Section 63.1-Homocysteine, Folic Acid, and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention -- Section 63.2-Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Prevention of Heart Disease -- Section 63.3-Phytochemicals and Cardiovascular Disease -- Chapter 64 Weight Management and Heart Health -- Chapter 65 Physical Activity Key to a Healthy Heart -- Chapter 66 Managing Stress for a Healthy Heart -- Chapter 67 Quitting Smoking: Why It Is Important and How to Do It -- Chapter 68 Other Interventions to Help Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease -- Section 68.1-Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke -- Section 68.2-Influenza Vaccine May Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk -- Part Eight Additional Help and Information -- Chapter 69 Glossary of Terms Related to Cardiovascular Disease -- Chapter 70 Directory of Resources Providing Information about Cardiovascular Disease -- Index.