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Success With Heart Failure (Paperback)

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Silver has written a compassionate, positive book for patients with heart failure on the challenges of living a quality lifestyle. He avoids technical jargon in this fairly basic explanation of what heart failure is, what can cause it, the levels of severity, and the importance of the patient's responsibility in maintaining his/her health program. Emphasizing the importance of a good doctor/patient relationship, Silver outlines what the patient can do to control his/her health through attitude, diet, medication, education, and exercise. He also discusses conventional and experimental therapies and in several chapters addresses specifically families and young heart patients. This is a very encouraging book, giving basic advice and positive motivation. An excellent choice for health collections.
Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans Hosp., Tampa, Fla.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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"An excellent resource for patients and doctors dealing with heart failure." -- Bernie Siegel, M.D., Author, Love, Medicine, and Miracles

"Clearly, practically, and interestingly written; positive and encouraging." -- The Permanente Journal Winter 2003 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press; 1 edition (August 21, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 030645985X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0306459856
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,202,794 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute LIFE SAVER if ever there was one!, December 8, 1998
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I read this book at the suggestion of the CHF team at Loma Linda International Heart Institute. It gets down to the heart (no pun) of the terrifying affects of CHF and explains what the patient and doctor can do to effect a reduction of symptoms and, as in my case, an apparent complete cure. This book is so well written in layman's language that you can't put it down once you've started reading it. I was the typical patient described in the book who had been advised by my cardiologist to "make final arrangements" as there was no treatment for cardiomiopathy. Dr. Heywood and staff at Loma Linda led me through the process of returning to a normal quality of life, step by step, as outlined in the book. They explained the treatment proceedure thoroughly and I followed it through the pages of the book, gaining optimism with every page. I not only highly recommend this book but I feel it's a MUST READ for anyone suffering from cardiomopathy as well as their families.
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!, August 31, 2000
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I am a medical student at Loyola University and I also do research in Heart Failure. This fabulous book is consistent with everything else I know of Dr. Silver - it is both caring and extremely knowledgable. This book is a MUST HAVE for any patient or family dealing with a diagnosis of heart failure. It is writen in clear english and explains all aspects of this disease, its treatment and impacts on lives and families. "Success with Heart Failure" is not a "dumbed down" medical book. If anything it is "smartened up," with insights and practical information to go along with the often overwhelming vocabulary and litany of tests and treatment options. An enthusiastic two thumbs up!!
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars CHF Patient Bible Written for the Layman, October 6, 1998
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My mother was diagnosed with CHF and I immediately purchased this book for her. She considers it to be her bible and she consults it frequently. Without it, she would have entered into a serious illness alone guided only by her doctor. Now she has a chance to help herself through very difficult times and we her family can help her, too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Survive longer
My father is 88 years old and hates going to the doctor or showing weakness in any way. He went to the hospital for heart failure, even had a stroke while there & was released... Read more
Published 5 months ago by PM

5.0 out of 5 stars Help for those suffering with heart failure
This book is truly informative and helpful. Reading it has empowered me to take steps to be able to live with the frighteneing diagnosis of heart failure. Read more
Published 21 months ago by R. Pedulla

4.0 out of 5 stars The need to know basics of heart failure
I bought this for my wife who has postpartum cardiomyopathy so we could really understand what the cardiologist was saying and doing. Read more
Published 22 months ago by js

4.0 out of 5 stars an excellent resource
This book is an excellent resource for those suffering from heart failure or families trying to understand this disease. Read more
Published on September 11, 2007 by Marilyn J. Gray

5.0 out of 5 stars Helping to cope with heart failure
I have been researching several pieces of literature and books regarding CHF.
This book was my first choice. I was not disappointed. Read more
Published on August 23, 2007 by D. Mauro

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source of information
We learned a lot of useful information about medications and treatments, and what was happening to my husband's body. It gave him some hope when he needed it.
Published on July 13, 2007 by Misty A. Wilkinson

4.0 out of 5 stars Heart failure survival
Although much of the information in this book was given to me at the hospital, it is an excelent review and fills in an abundance of additional stuff. Read more
Published on June 28, 2006 by Ralph T. Rehwoldt

5.0 out of 5 stars This book could save your life.
This is the best, most informative book on chf that I have ever read. It is easy to understand yet right on the money with its information. Read more
Published on March 22, 2006 by Janet Hudson

4.0 out of 5 stars Alternative view which may save your life
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Doctor's Best Friend
Dr. Silver's book is considered the bible for patients with heart failure, just ask anyone who has it. Read more
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