Heart to Heart: A Guide to the Psychological Aspects of Heart Disease [Paperback]

Herbert N. Budnick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2007

When someone close to you suffers from heart disease, the impact can be devastating for the patient, family and friends. Once the medical emergency has passed, a wide spectrum of emotional problems may begin.

Today's heart disease patient needs to address these issues. If ignored, the patient and other family members alike can become hostage not only to the physical limitations of heart disease, but the emotional limitations as well.

Full cardiac recovery requires both a healthy body and a healthy emotional state, beginning the process of regaining a sense of control over life.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Severe cardiovascular disease can be emotionally crippling. Budnick, a psychotherapist specializing in patients with heart disease and their families, addresses this highly original study to those who must grapple with the uncertainties and fears created by a life-threatening disorder. In simple, readily comprehensible language, he provides reassurance and offers coping mechanisms for adjusting to the many changes necessitated by the illness. Drawing on both personal (having witnessed his father and sister succumb to heart disease) as well as professional experience, Budnick offers succinct advice regarding the changing roles of each family member. His very practical book is recommended for public libraries as well as medical libraries that permit patient access.
- Carol R. Glatt, VA Medical Ctr. Lib., Philadelphia
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Health Press NA Inc. (NM); Revised edition (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929173155
• ISBN-13: 978-0929173153
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,430,121 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #58 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Mental Health > Emotions
  • #63 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Disorders & Diseases > Heart Disease

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars They should give you this book in hospital, October 10, 2002

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Stan from CA (Pleasanton, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heart to Heart: A Guide to the Psychological Aspects of Heart Disease (Paperback)

Open heart surgery has enormous psychological implications which are ignored by the medical profession. This book addresses all those needs. Although the book tends to focus on the "heart attack" patient, it is useful and adaptable to anyone who has undergone open heart surgery. It also addresses the emotional needs of the spouse and the family. This book should be given to patients soon after surgery.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Place to Start, December 16, 1999

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Louise E. Anderson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heart to Heart: A Guide to the Psychological Aspects of Heart Disease (Paperback)

This is a place to start in getting it back together after Bypass Surgery. It should be on a list (though doctors don't have one) of reading either before or after surgery. Unfortunately the emphasis is on the male patient with only a brief mention of women in the role of caregiver. There are many of us women out here who have had bypass and need support as well too. We will write our own books on the subject but the male doctors MUST read them too. Worth the time to read.