Every Heart Attack is Preventable

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Summary: The risk factors for heart attack are quantified
Review: Finally, the risk factors for heart attack (or other coronary event) are put together and quantified. The author enables the reader, after much background analysis, to assign a personal risk rating for age, diet, exercise, cholesterol, and family history. I was able to find out that given my circumstances, my risk of heart attack over the next 10 years is 20%. Sure it's a rough guess, but it's a start. More importantly, I can get the risk down to 10% or less; and know when I'm there. If you are middle aged, you need this book.

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Summary: informative but confusing--overkill
Review: So far I think this book has alot of good info but not put together very well. If most people are like me, they want the info but also want an easy place to start at. The tables in the book are not enough to go by and the reading is overwhelming and confusing. If you love biology and are the type to ask your doctor a hundred questions, then this book is for you. If you are like me, and want something more simple to get started and more details later, then this is not that book.

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Summary: Not just fluff
Review: This is the book to read if you want more information than one-page articles about heart health. I found that most articles and pamphlets gave general information, but did not tell me anything really convincing about actual risks and preventative measures (such as diet, exercise, etc.). This book tells WHY various things put one at risk and explains HOW the preventative measures will help. Plus, it gives practical advice rather than preachy Thou Shalt Nots which will leave you confused and eating nothing but rice cakes. If you want to be an informed patient, reading Dr. Mogodam's book gives you the information to understand your health and make your own decisions. He also discusses risk factors other than cholesterol.

Rating:
Summary: Not just fluff
Review: This is the book to read if you want more information than one-page articles about heart health. I found that most articles and pamphlets gave general information, but did not tell me anything really convincing about actual risks and preventative measures (such as diet, exercise, etc.). This book tells WHY various things put one at risk and explains HOW the preventative measures will help. Plus, it gives practical advice rather than preachy Thou Shalt Nots which will leave you confused and eating nothing but rice cakes. If you want to be an informed patient, reading Dr. Mogodam's book gives you the information to understand your health and make your own decisions. He also discusses risk factors other than cholesterol.