Change of Heart
Unraveling the Mysteries of Cardiovascular Disease
$32.74
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2006
Summary
The fascinating story of a revolution in medicine–how Americans and the world learned to understand and fight heart disease. FIRST TIME IN PAPERBACK.
A Change of Heart is a detailed account of the revolutionary Framingham Heart Study—which, over the years, has provided conclusive evidence that cardiovascular disease is largely the result of measurable and modifiable risk factors. First begun in 1948, not long after Franklin Delano Roosevelt succumbed to a mas…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375727047 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0375727043 |
| Author: | Daniel Levy, Susan Brink |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Vintage Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2006 |
| Weight: | 210g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 132mm x 15mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“A detailed rendition of one of the most important studies in modern medicine, reinforcing the truth that each of us can control our life to foster health and stave off illness. It is a lesson that never grows old.” –Jerome Groopman, M.D., Recanati Professor, Harvard Medical School
“This book holds many lessons for the present… . A Change of Heart is an easy but exciting read. We owe a lot to Framingham.” –Nature
“This account of the Framingham study … does justice to the courage and commitment of both the medical scientists and the patients who contributed so much to advancing the field of cardiology.” –The Boston Globe
“The Framingham Heart Study contributed considerable evidence about the important risk factors for cardiovascular disease, effective lifestyle adjustments, and preventative steps… . Scattered through the book are important lessons for the prevention of heart disease… . An engaging account.”–Science
About The Author
Daniel Levy
Daniel Levy, M.D., is the director of the Framingham Heart Study.
Susan Brink is a senior writer for U.S. News & World Report.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.