FOREWORD BY GEORGE NOON, MD
Chief, Division of Transplant and Assist Devices,
Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,
Baylor College of Medicine
“It’s not often we find a book that’s so useful to both doctors and patients alike. The Living Heart in the 21st Century is just such a book. . . . Written by two outstanding cardiologists, . . . this book tells it all. It explains what the term heart disease means, with all its ramifications, and what can be done about it. Most important, the information is practical and the advice tested. It is a classic.”
—Isadore Rosenfeld, MDCM, FACP
Rossi Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, and author of Live Now, Age Later and Power to the Patient
“Packed with a wealth of information and practical tips, [this] is an up-to-the-minute, easy-to-understand guide to common heart conditions. . . . Indispensable reading for anyone who wants to improve his or her heart health.”
—Elizabeth G. Nabel, MD
President, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School
“[An] invaluable book for anyone interested in prevention and treatment. . . . There is no book like it that so thoroughly covers the field of cardiovascular medicine for the layperson.”
—Scott M. Grundy, MD
Professor of medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
“Complete, clearly written, up-to-date, and authoritative . . . by two of the greatest authorities in the field.”
—Eugene Braunwald, MD
Distinguished Hersey Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
“The Living Heart in the 21st Century is a wonderful blend of authoritative information. . . . I recommend it as excellent reading and as an invaluable reference book for easy use in finding answers to all sorts of questions.”
—Herbert Pardes, MD
Executive vice chairman of the board of trustees, New York Presbyterian Hospital
“Recognizing the importance of an individual’s understanding and actions in optimizing health, Drs. DeBakey and Gotto have produced a fascinating guide to the rapidly changing world of cardiovascular disease and cardiac health. . . . Practical, readable, and accurate.”
—David J. Skorton, MD
President, Cornell University
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 317 (illustrations)
ISBN: 978-1-61614-563-7
Shipping Weight: 1lbs
Author Bio:
Michael E. DeBakey, MD (1908–2008), was one of the most famous heart surgeons of the twentieth century. His breakthrough inventions and pioneering work helped usher in the modern era of interventional cardiology and open-heart surgery. He was the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Science, and the Congressional Gold Medal.
Antonio M. Gotto Jr., MD, DPhil, is dean emeritus, Lewis Thomas University Professor, and co-chairman of the board of overseers for Weill Cornell Medical College, as well as vice president and provost for medical affairs emeritus for Cornell University. Dr. Gotto is the former president of both the American Heart Association and the International Atherosclerosis Society. His work demonstrating the link between cholesterol and the development of heart disease has been internationally recognized, particularly with regard to the class of cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins.
