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INDEXAccupril, 101 AHA. See American HeartAcebutolol, 97 AssociationACE (angiotensin-converting Alcohol, 124–26 enzyme) inhibitors, 88, benefits of, in moderation, 125 100–103 blood pressure and, 18 commonly used, and brand names, 101 Aldosterone blockers, 104 defined, 201 Almonds, 120 diuretics versus, 19 Alpha-glucosidases inhibitors, 74 drug interactions, 183 Altace, 101 frequently asked questions, ALT (alanine aminotransferase) 102–3 recommended guidelines, 102 blood tests, 37 risks and benefits, 102 Alzheimer’s disease side effects, 21, 102Aceon, 101 calorie restriction and, 124Acetylsalicylic acid, 89 statins and, 35Action plan. See Key strategies Ambulatory blood pressureAcupuncture, 83Addictions. See Alcohol; Smoking monitoring (ABPM), 25Adrenaline, nicotine and, 78 American Cancer Society, 83Advance directives, 150–52 American College of CardiologyAerobic exercise, 42, 44–45, 46, 59African-Americans (ACC), xii, 9, 61, 201 glucose tests and, 68 American Diabetes Association hypertension and, 24Age, as risk factor, 6, 7 (ADA), 68, 71, 72, 199Aging, calorie restriction and, 124. American Heart Association See also Elderly, theAgriculture, U.S. Department of (AHA), xii, 201 (USDA), 110, 111 alcohol and, 126 aspirin guidelines, 90, 91 dietary guidelines, 56, 111 emerging therapies, 137 exercise guidelines, 42, 46 fish servings, 116 hormone therapy, 132 smoking and, 78
250 INDEXAmerican Heart Association Arrhythmia, defined, 202. See also (continued) Irregular heartbeat soy foods and, 122 Arteries, 1–2, 4, 30–31, 203 statins and, 37 Artificial sweeteners, 71 Web site, 199 Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)Angina, 2, 3, 4, 144 defined, 201 blood tests, 37 Seattle Angina Questionnaire, Aspirin, 88–94 144, 177–80 C-reactive protein and, 141–42 stable, defined, 205 drug interactions, 182 unstable, defined, 206 frequently asked questions,Angiograms, 6, 195–96Angioplasty, 139, 196–97, 201 92–94Angiotensin-converting enzyme for post–heart attacks, 103–5 recommended guidelines, 90, inhibitors. See ACE inhibitorsAngiotensin II, 100 92–93Angiotensin II receptor blockers. side effects, 90–91 who should avoid, 91 See ARBs AST (aspartate aminotransferase)Antibiotics, drug interactions, blood tests, 37 182–86 Atacand, 103Anticoagulants (blood thinners), Atenolol, 97, 183 Atherosclerosis, 2, 4, 70, 202 88–96. See also Aspirin Atkins diet, 63, 65 defined, 202 Atorvastatin, 36 drug interactions, 182, 186 Atrial fibrillation, warfarin and, 95Antidepressants, 148 Avapro, 103 drug interactions, 182–85Antidiabetic medications, 73–75 Baby aspirin, 93Antifungals, drug interactions, Bad cholesterol. See LDL 182, 185, 186 cholesterolAntihypertension medications, Bad fats, 112–15 Banting, Fred, 66 19–22 Bariatric surgery, 61 African-Americans and, 24 Beer. See Alcohol drug interactions, 184–85 Benazepril, 101 side effects, 20–21 Benicar, 103Anti-inflammatories, 92, 141–42. Best, Charles, 66 Beta-adrenergic receptors, 96 See also Aspirin Beta-blockers, 88, 96–100 drug interactions, 182–85Antioxidants, 125, 202 commonly used, and brandAppointments, doctor, 149–50 names, 97ARBs (angiotensin II receptor defined, 202 blockers), 19, 102–3 drug interactions, 183 commonly used, and brand frequently asked questions, names, 103 99–100 defined, 201 for post–heart attacks, 104 side effects, 21
INDEX 251 recommended guidelines, Blood vessels, 1–2 97–98 Body Mass Index (BMI), 54–55, risks and benefits, 98–99 64 side effects, 21, 98 Borderline high glucose, 67, 70Beta carotene, 128 Breathlessness, as symptom ofBetapace, 97Betaxolol, 97 heart disease, 3, 144Bile acid resins, 38, 184 Buffered aspirin, 92Binge-drinking, 126 Bupropion, 81–82Bisoprolol, 97, 183 B vitamins, 127Black, James, 96, 97 Bypass surgery, 197, 203Black tea, 122–23Blocadren, 97 aspirin and, 89–90, 91Blood chemistry tests, 189–90Blood pressure, 12–30 CABG. See Coronary artery bypass frequently asked questions, grafting surgery 22–25 Caffeine, 24, 123 high. See Hypertension Calcium, 23 lifestyle changes for, 17–18, Calcium channel-blockers, 23, 26–30 202 low (hypotension), 20–21, 23 diuretics versus, 19 measurement of, 14–15, 25 drug interactions, 185 medications for, 19–22, 96–103 side effects, 21 My Blood Pressure Log, 164–65 Calories (caloric intake), 55–59, recommended guidelines, 15–17Blood sugar (glucose), 65–77 109, 123 defined, 203 defined, 202 frequently asked questions, how much to cut, 56–58, 124 Cancers, 77, 78, 117, 118, 132 75–77 Canola oil, 34, 114 glycemic index and, 71–72 Capoten, 101 heart and, 69–70 Captopril, 101 high. See Hyperglycemia Carbohydrates, 55–59, 63, 65, 111 lifestyle changes for, 70–73 Cardiac catheterization, 6, medications for, 73–75 My Sugars Log, 174–75 195–96, 202 recommended guidelines, 68–69 Cardiac-resynchronization therapy, tests for, 67–69, 188–89Blood tests, 5, 187–90 140–41 for cholesterol, 31–32, 187–88 Cardiovascular disease, defined, for glucose, 67–68, 188–89 statins and, 37 202Blood thinners (anticoagulants), Carteolol, 97 Cartrol, 97 88–96. See also Aspirin Carvedilol, 97, 183 defined, 202 CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), drug interactions, 182, 186 148–49 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 42, 200, 202 flu and, 146–47
252 INDEXChannel blockers. See Calcium Coated aspirin, 92 channel-blockers Coconut oil, 113 Coenzyme Q10, 128Charts. See Forms Coffee, 24, 123Checklist, Just-After-a-Heart- Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), Attack, 161 148–49Chest discomfort, as symptom of Colesevelam, 38 Colestipol, 38 heart disease, 3, 144. See also Commercial weight-loss programs AnginaChocolate, 93 and diets, 63Cholesterol, 30–40 Communication, with your doctor, bad. See LDL cholesterol blood tests, 31–32, 187–88 150 diabetes and, 70 Cooling down, after exercise, 46 emerging therapies, 137–38 COPD, beta-blockers and, 99 estrogen therapy and, 130 Coreg, 97 fats and, 30, 33–34, 112–15 Corgard, 97 frequently asked questions, Coronary angiograms, 6, 195–96 39–40 Coronary arteries, 1–2, 4, 30–31, garlic for, 40, 123 good. See HDL cholesterol 203 lifestyle changes for, 33–34, 40 Coronary artery bypass grafting measurement of, 31–32, 187–88 surgery (CABG), 197, 203 medications for, 34–39, 137–38, aspirin and, 89–90, 91 184 Coronary artery disease, defined, My Cholesterol Log, 166–67 nuts and, 120 203 olive oil and, 121 Coumadin (warfarin), 95–96 recommended guidelines, 32–33, 39 with aspirin, post–heart attack, as risk factor, 7 105 soy foods and, 122Cholestyramine, 38 drug interactions, 182Chronic obstructive pulmonary vitamin E and, 127 disease (COPD), beta- Counseling blockers and, 99 for depression, 148–49Cialis, 186 for quitting smoking, 83Cigarette smoking. See Smoking Cozaar, 103Circulatory system, 12–13 C-reactive protein, 141–42Clinical trials, 135–37 Creatine kinase (CK) tests, 37Clofibrate, 38–39 Crestor, 36Clonidine, 83 CT (computerized tomography)Clopidogrel, 94, 104–5 drug interactions, 182 scans, 6, 194 side effects, 94 Dairy products, 27, 110–13, 121 Danshen, 128 DASH Diet, 26–30 African-Americans and, 24 sample menu, 28–29 tips on eating, 29–30
INDEX 253Defibrillators, 139–40 Diovan, 103Denial, patient’s view of, 133–34 Diuretics, 19, 23Depression, 147–49 defined, 203 beta-blockers and, 100 drug interactions, 185 stress and, 129 side effects, 21 symptoms, 148 Doctor’s appointment, 149–50Diabetes, 66–67 Dong quai, 128 frequently asked questions, Drinking, 124–26 benefits of, in moderation, 125 75–77 blood pressure and, 18 glycemic index and, 71–72 Drug-eluting stents, 139, 196 medications for, 73–75 Drugs. See Medications; and as risk factor, 7, 69–70 strategies for controlling, 70–75 specific drugsDiagnosis. See Tests Dyslipidemia, 188. See also HighDiastolic blood pressure, 14, cholesterol 22–23 defined, 203 ECGs. See Electrocardiograms recommended guidelines, Echocardiograms, 5, 192–93, 203 Edema, 3 15–16 Ejection fraction, defined, 203Diet, 52–60, 109–24 Elderly, the blood sugar and, 70–72 age, as risk factor, 6, 7 Body Mass Index and, 54–55, aging, calorie restriction and, 64 124 caloric intake, 56–59, 109, 123, flu and, 146 weight loss and, 62–63, 65 124 Electrocardiograms (ECGs; cholesterol and, 33–34, 40 DASH, 26–30 EKGs), 5, 190, 203 fats and, 112–15 Electron-beam computerized fiber and, 118–19 fish and, 115–17 tomography (EBCT), 194 food pyramid and, 110–12 Electrophysiology tests, 194–95 frequently asked questions, Emerging therapies, 135–42 Emotional distress, 147–49 62–65, 122–24 Emphysema, beta-blockers and, 99 low-carbohydrate, 55–56, 63, 65 Enalapril, 101 low-fat, 33–34, 55–56 End-of-life preferences, 150–52 Mediterranean, 34, 121–22, Enteric-coated aspirin, 92 Ephedra, 23–24, 62 124–25 Essential hypertension, 16–17 Ornish Program, 132–33 Estrogen, 130–32 recommended guidelines, Exercise, 40–52, 59 53–55, 62–63 amount of, 45–46, 48 support system for, 59–60 benefits of, 41, 43 weight-loss strategy, 55–60, blood pressure and, 18 blood sugar and, 72–73 120–22Dietary supplements, 62, 127–28Digoxin, 185
254 INDEXExercise (continued) Fenofibrate, 38–39 cholesterol and, 34 Fiber, 26, 40, 118–19 choosing an activity, 44–45 Fibrates, 38–39, 184 frequently asked questions, Fish, 27, 34, 111, 115–17, 120 47–50 Fish-oil supplements, 116, 117 My Exercise Log, 170–73 Fitness. See Exercise patient’s view, 50–52 Flavonoids, 93, 123 recommended guidelines, Flu, 145–47 42–43, 46 Fluvastatin, 36 stress tests, 5–6, 48, 191–92 Folic acid, 127, 128 target heart rate and, 45–46, 47 Food and Drug AdministrationExtra lean, on food labels, 113 (FDA), 23–24, 60, 81Eye disease, diabetic, 75 Food labels, 112Eye drops, beta-blockers in, 99Ezetimibe, 39 fat content, 113 heart-healthy, 122Fainting, as symptom of heart sodium content, 112 disease, 3 Food pyramid, 110–12 Foot examinations, diabetes and,Family history, as risk factor, 6, 7FAQs (frequently asked questions) 75 Forms ACE inhibitors, 102–3 aspirin, 92–94 Just-After-a-Heart-Attack beta-blockers, 99–100 Checklist, 161 blood pressure, 22–25 blood sugar (glucose), 75–77 My Blood Pressure Log, cholesterol, 39–40 164–65 diet, 62–65, 122–24 exercise, 47–50 My Cholesterol Log, 166–67 smoking, 84, 86 My Exercise Log, 170–73 weight control, 62–65 My Healthy Heart Log,Fasting blood glucose, 68, 188Fat-free, on food labels, 113 162–63“Fat-free” snacks, 124 My Sugars Log, 174–75Fatigue, as symptom of heart My Weight Log, 168–69 Fosinopril, 101 disease, 3, 145 Framingham Heart Study, 6, 13Fats, 55–59, 110–15 French paradox, 124–25 Fruits and vegetables, 117–18, cholesterol and, 30, 33–34 on food labels, 113 120, 121 good versus bad, 112–15 DASH Diet and, 26–29Fat substitutes, 124 food pyramid and, 110–11Fatty acids, 34, 112–17 LDL cholesterol and, 34Fatty fish, 115–17FDA (Food and Drug Garlic, 40, 123, 128 Gemfibrozil, 38–39 Administration), 23–24, 60, Gene therapy, 141 81 Ginger, 128 Ginkgo, 128 Ginseng, 128
INDEX 255Glaucoma, 99 Heart attacks (myocardialGlitazones, 74 infarctions), 4, 204Glossary of terms, 201–6Glucose. See Blood sugar Just-After-a-Heart-AttackGlucose tests, 67–69, 188–89 Checklist, 161Glycemic index, 71–72Glycosylated hemoglobin, 69 medications for after, 103–5Goals, setting, 143–44 while exercising, 48–49Good cholesterol. See HDL Heart failure beta-blockers and, 100 cholesterol cardiac-resynchronizationGood fats, 112–15Grains, 26, 111, 118–19, 120 therapy for, 140–41Grapefruit juice, 37, 186 defined, 203–4Grape juice, 93 implantable cardiacGreen tea, 123Gum, nicotine, 81, 82 defibrillators for, 139–40 “Heart-healthy” food labels, 122Hale, Stephen, 12 Heart rateHawthorn, 128HCTZ. See Diuretics exercise and, 43HDL (high-density lipoprotein) irregular. See Irregular heartbeat target, 45–46, 47 cholesterol, 31, 32–40 Hellebore, 128 antioxidants and, 125 Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level, defined, 203 diabetes and, 70 69, 189 emerging therapies, 138 Hemorrhagic stroke, 91 estrogen therapy and, 130 Herbal supplements, 62, 127–28 exercise for, 41 Heredity, 6, 7, 141 fats and, 113–14 High blood pressure. See recommended guidelines, Hypertension 32–33, 39 High blood sugar. See soy foods and, 122Health Professionals’ Follow-Up Hyperglycemia High cholesterol, 31, 32–33 Study, 110, 115, 117Healthy Heart Log, 162–63 defined, 204Heart recommended guidelines, blood pressure and, 13 32–33 blood sugar and, 69–70 as risk factor, 7 fiber and, 118–19 High-density lipoprotein. See HDL fish and, 115–17 My Healthy Heart Log, cholesterol Hip fractures, hormone therapy 162–63 smoking and, 77–78 and, 132Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Holter monitoring, 191, 204 Homocysteine, 127 Replacement Study, 131 Hormone therapy, 130–32, 204 Hydrochlorothiazide. See Diuretics Hydrogenated vegetable oils, 113–14 Hypercholesterolemia, 204. See also High cholesterol
256 INDEXHyperglycemia (high blood sugar), Insulin injections, 73–75 66–67 Insulin resistance. See Type II defined, 204 diabetes frequently asked questions, International Normalized Ratio 75–77 (INR), 95 medications for, 73–75 Inuit diet, 115 as risk factor, 7, 69–70 Irregular heartbeat, 140 strategies for controlling, 70–75 tests for, 67–69, 188–89 beta-blockers and, 96–97Hyperlipidemia, 204. See also High warfarin and, 95 Ischemic, defined, 204 cholesterol Islet cells, 76Hypertension (high blood Jogging log, 172–73 pressure), 13, 14 Just-After-a-Heart-Attack classification of, 16–17 DASH Diet for, 26–30 Checklist, 161 defined, 204 exercise for, 41 Kassirer, Jerome P., ix–x frequently asked questions, Kerlone, 97 Key strategies, 7–107 22–25 herbal remedies for, 128 blood pressure control, 12–30 lifestyle changes for, 17–18, blood sugar control, 65–77 cholesterol control, 30–40 26–30 exercise, 40–52 measurement of, 14–15, 25 medications, 88–107 medications for, 19–22, 96–103, monitoring your heart, 143–45 smoking, 77–87 184–85 weight control, 52–65 as risk factor, 7 as silent killer, 8, 13 Labels. See Food labels white coat, 25 Labetalol, 97Hypoglycemia, 73 LDL (low-density lipoprotein)Hypotension (low blood pressure), cholesterol, 31, 32–40 20–21, 23 antioxidants and, 125 defined, 204Ibuprofen, 92, 93–94 diabetes and, 70Imaging tests, 5–6, 191–94 estrogen therapy and, 130Impaired glucose tolerance, 67, 70 fats and, 113–14Implantable cardiac defibrillators lifestyle changes for, 33–34, (ICD), 139–40 40Impotence, beta-blockers and, medications for, 34–39 recommended guidelines, 98Inderal, 97 32–33, 39Indomethacin, 92 soy foods and, 122Influenza, 145–47 Lean, on food labels, 113Inhalers, nicotine, 81, 82 Lescol, 36Insoluble fiber, 118Insulin, 65–67
INDEX 257Levatol, 97 Medications, 88–107. See alsoLifestyle changes. See also Alcohol; specific medications Diet; Exercise; Smoking; for blood pressure, 19–22, Weight control 96–103 for blood pressure, 17–18, 26–30 for blood sugar, 73–75 for blood sugar, 70–73 for cholesterol, 34–39, 137–38, for cholesterol, 33–34Light (lite), on food labels, 113 184Lipid panels, 31–32, 187–88 for depression, 148Lipitor, 36 drug interactions, 181–86Liquor. See Alcohol patient’s view, 106–7Lisinopril, 101 for post–heart attack, 103–5Living wills, 152 for smoking, 81–83Logs for weight control, 60–61 My Blood Pressure Log, 164–65 your doctor and, 150 My Cholesterol Log, 166–67 Meditation, 129–30 My Exercise Log, 170–73 Mediterranean diet, 34, 121–22, My Healthy Heart Log, 162–63 124–25 My Sugars Log, 174–75 Mended Hearts, 200 My Weight Log, 168–69 Menopause, 130–32Lopressor, 97 Mercury, 117Losartan, 184–85 Meridia, 60Lotensin, 101 Metabolism, 56Lovastatin, 36 Metformin, 74Low-carbohydrate diets, 55–56, Metoprolol, 97, 183 63, 65 Mevacor, 36Low-fat, on food labels, 113 Micardis, 103Low-fat diets, 33–34, 55–56 Moexepril, 101Low-saturated fat, on food labels, Monitoring, your heart’s health, 113Low-saturated fats, 114 143–45Low-sodium, on food labels, 112 Monopril, 101 Monounsaturated fats, 34, 121Mackerel, 116, 117 MRIs (magnetic resonanceMagnesium, 23Ma huang. See Ephedra imaging), 6Margarine, 113, 114 Multivitamins, 127–28Mavik, 101 My Blood Pressure Log, 164–65Mecamylamine, 83 My Cholesterol Log, 166–67Medical power of attorney, 152 My Exercise Log, 170–73Medical studies, 135–37 My Healthy Heart Log, 162–63Medication-releasing stents, 139, My Heart Watch, 199 Myocardial infarctions. See Heart 196 attacks Myocardial ischemia, defined, 204 Myocardium, defined, 204 My Sugars Log, 174–75 My Weight Log, 168–69
258 INDEXNadolol, 97 Olestra, 124Naproxen, 92 Olive oil, 34, 114, 121–22National Cancer Institute (NCI), Omega-3 fatty acids, 34, 115–17, 200 120, 204National Cholesterol Education Oral antidiabetic medications, Program, 32 73–75National Heart, Lung, and Blood Orlistat, 60–61 Ornish, Dean (Ornish Program), Institute (NHLBI), 199National Institutes of Health 132–33 Overweight, 52–65 (NIH), 204 blood pressure guidelines, blood pressure and, 18 blood sugar and, 72 15–16 diabetes and, 67 exercise guidelines, 42, 59 frequently asked questions, Web site, 199 weight loss guidelines, 60, 62 62–65Niacin, 38 recommended guidelines,Nicotine. See SmokingNicotine gum, 81, 82 53–55, 62–63Nicotine inhalers, 81, 82 as risk factor, 7Nicotine nasal spray, 81, 82 weight-loss strategy, 55–60Nicotine patches, 81, 82, 83Nicotine-replacement therapy, Pacemakers, 141 Pain relievers, 92, 93–94. See also 81–83Nicotinic acid, 38 AspirinNitrates, 185 Palpitations, as symptom of heartNitroglycerine, 186, 204Normodyne, 97 disease, 3, 144Nortriptyline, 83 Pancreas, 65–67Nuclear scans, 193–94 Pancreas transplants, 76Nurses’ Health Study, 110, 115, Pancreatitis, alcohol and, 126 Patches, nicotine, 81, 82, 83 117, 119 Pellagra, 38Nutrition labels, 112 Penbutolol, 97 Percutaneous coronary fat content, 113 heart-healthy, 122 interventions (PCIs), 196–97, sodium content, 112 205Nuts, 27, 40, 119–20 Perindopril, 101 Physicians’ Health Study, 110,Obesity, 52–65 115, 119 blood pressure and, 18 Phytochemicals, 119 blood sugar and, 72 Pindolol, 97 classifications of, 53–55 Plaque, 30–31, 205 diabetes and, 67 Plavix (clopidogrel), 94, 104–5 medications and surgery for, drug interactions, 182 60–61 side effects, 94 weight-loss strategy, 55–60 Polyunsaturated fats, 114–15, 120, 205
INDEX 259Porphyria, alcohol and, 126 Rimonabant, 61, 83Portion control, 56–59, 109, 123, Risk factors, 6–7, 88 124 measuring and tracking, 187–90Potassium, 23, 189 Rofecoxib, 92Potato chips, 124 Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 9Power of attorney, 152Pravachol, 36 Salicylic acid, 89Pravastatin, 35–36 Salmon, 34, 116, 117Pravastatin or Atorvastatin Salt content, on food labels, 112 Salt intake, 18, 112 Evaluation and Infection Saturated fats, 112–15, 120 Therapy (PROVE-IT), 33Pregnant women cholesterol and, 33–34, 113–14 alcohol and, 126 cutting when you cook, 114 flu and, 147 defined, 205 glucose tests and, 69 fat substitutes for, 124Prescriptions. See Medications; Seattle Angina Questionnaire, 144, and specific prescriptionsPresyncope, defined, 205 177–80Preventive Services Task Force, Secondary hypertension, 17 U.S., 128 Secondhand smoke, 77, 78Prinivil, 101 Sectral, 97Procedures. See Tests Selective cholesterol absorptionProgesterone, 130–32Propanolol, 97, 183 inhibitors, 39Proteins, 55–59 Sexual dysfunction, beta-blockersPulse, heart rate and, 47 and, 98Quality of care, xii Short-acting secretagogues, 74Questionnaire, Seattle Angina, Sibutramine, 60 Side effects 144, 177–80Quinapril, 101 ACE inhibitors, 21, 102Quit dates, 84, 85 antihypertension medications,Quitlines, 83, 200 20–21Ramipril, 101 aspirin, 90–91Randomized controlled trials, beta-blockers, 21, 98 statins, 37 defined, 205 Sildenafil, 186Red meat, 27, 113, 114, 121, 122 Silver acetate, 83Reduced fat, on food label, 113 Simvastatin, 35–36, 137–38Red wine, 122, 124–26 Smoking, 77–87Refined grains, 118–19, 121 blood pressure and, 18Relaxation therapy, 129–30 cholesterol and, 40Research, emerging therapies and, five-day plan for getting ready to 135–42 quit, 85Resources, 199–200 frequently asked questions, 84, 86 heart and, 77–78 medications for quitting, 81–83
260 INDEXSmoking (continued) resources, 200 patient’s view, 86–87 for weight control, 59–60 quitlines, 83, 200 Surgeon General, U.S., 199, 200 quitting, how to, 79–85 Surgery, 195–97. See also Bypass recommended guidelines, 78–79 surgery as risk factor, 7 for obesity, 60–61 Sweeteners, artificial, 71Snack foods, 124 Swelling, as symptom of heartSodium, 18, 112Sodium-free, on food labels, 112 disease, 3, 145Soluble fiber, 118 Symptoms, xi, 2–5, 144–45Sotalol, 97Soy foods, 40, 122 for depression, 148Spertus, John, 177 for quitting smoking, 83, 84, 86Stable angina, defined, 205 Syncope, defined, 205Stage 1 hypertension, 15, 16, 19 Systolic blood pressure, 14, 22–23Stage 2 hypertension, 15, 19, 20 defined, 206Starches, 110–11, 118–19 recommended guidelines,Statins, 35–37, 137–38 15–16 drug interactions, 184 frequently asked questions, 40 Tadalafil, 186 for post–heart attacks, 104 Target heart rate, 45–46, 47 side effects, 37 Tea, 122–23 when to take, 40 TEEs (transesophagealStents, 139, 196–97, 205Strategies for action, 7–107 echocardiograms), 192–93 blood pressure control, 12–30 Television watching, 50 blood sugar control, 65–77 Tenormin, 97 cholesterol control, 30–40 Tests, 5–6, 187–97 exercise, 40–52 medications, 88–107 for blood pressure, 14–15, 25 monitoring your heart, 143–45 for blood sugar, 67–69, 188–89 smoking, 77–87 for cholesterol, 31–32, 187–88 weight control, 52–65 Tevetan, 103Strength training, 47, 49 Thiazide diuretics. See DiureticsStress, 128–30 Thrombus, defined, 206 hypertension and, 24–25 Tight glucose control, 75–76Stress tests, 5–6, 48, 191–92 Timolol, 97, 183Stretching, 46, 47 Tobacco. See SmokingStrokes, statins and, 35 Toprol XL, 97Sulfonylureas, 74 Total cholesterol, 31, 32–33, 39Supplements, 62, 127–28 Trandolapril, 101Support system Transesophageal echocardiograms for quitting smoking, 84, 200 (TEEs), 192–93 Trans fatty acids, 34, 112–15 Treatment. See also Key strategies; and specific treatments quick guide to, 157–58
INDEX 261Triglycerides, 31–33 drug interactions, 182 defined, 206 vitamin E and, 127 fish and, 115, 116 Warm-ups, before exercise, 46 hormone therapy and, 130–31 Water pills. See Diuretics measurement of, 31–32, WebMD, 200 187–88 Weight control, 52–65. See also recommended guidelines, 32–33 Diet blood sugar and, 70–72Tuna, 116, 117 Body Mass Index and, 53–55,Twain, Mark, 78Tylenol, 92 64Type A personality, 128–29 calorie intake and, 29, 56–59,Type I diabetes, 66–67Type II diabetes, 66–67, 70, 76 109, 112 cholesterol and, 34Ultrasound tests, 192–93 frequently asked questions,Underweight, 54Univasc, 101 62–65Unsalted, on food labels, 112 My Weight Log, 168–69Unstable angina, defined, 206 obesity epidemic and, 52–53USDA (U.S. Department of support system for, 59–60 weight-loss strategy, 55–60, Agriculture), 110, 111Urge to smoke, 86 120–22 Weight gainVaccines, flu, 145–47Vasotec, 101 insulin injections and, 76–77Vegetable oils, 113–14 “rebound,” 59Vegetables. See Fruits and Weight lifting, 47, 49 Weight-loss programs and diets, 63 vegetables Weight-loss strategy, 55–60,Viagra, 186Vioxx, 92 120–22Visken, 97 Welchol, 38Vitamin B3, 38 Wellbutrin SR, 81–82Vitamin B6, 127 Western diet, 121Vitamin B12, 127 White coat hypertension, 25Vitamin E, 127, 128 Whole grains, 26, 111, 118–19,Vitamins, 127–28 120Walking, 42–43, 45, 48, 59 Wine, 122, 124–26 log for, 171 Withdrawal symptoms, 83, 84, 86 Women’s Health Initiative Study,Walnuts, 120Warfarin, 95–96 131–32 Worksheets with aspirin, post–heart attack, 105 Just-After-a-Heart-Attack Checklist, 161 My Blood Pressure Log, 164–65 My Cholesterol Log, 166–67 My Exercise Log, 170–73 My Healthy Heart Log, 162–63
262 INDEXWorksheets (continued) Zebeta, 97 My Sugars Log, 174–75 Zestril, 101 My Weight Log, 168–69 Zetia, 39 Zocor, 36Xenical, 60–61 Zocor (simvastatin), 35–36,Yoga, 129 137–38 Zyban, 81–82
About the AuthorHarlan M. Krumholz, M.D., is a professor of cardiology,epidemiology, and public health at the Yale University School ofMedicine and director of the Yale–New Haven Hospital Center forOutcomes Research and Evaluation. Author of more than 250journal articles, Dr. Krumholz serves on numerous cardiovascularcare committees for national organizations, including the AmericanHeart Association and the American College of Cardiology.Don’t miss the next book by your favorite author. Sign up now forAuthorTracker by visiting www.AuthorTracker.com.
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