Cardiology Handbook: A Beginner's Guide to Heart Health and Common Conditions (Medical Handbook for Beginners)

Author: Edward B.A Collins
Publication date : October 18, 2025
Language : English
Print length : 180 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8270490522
Item Weight : 10.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.41 x 8.5 inches
Part of series : Medical Handbook for Beginners
Do you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol? Have you been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation or Coronary Artery Disease? Or are you a student trying to understand the difference between a "plumbing" problem (Heart Attack) and a "wiring" problem (Arrhythmia)?
The Cardiology Handbook: A Beginner's Guide to Heart Health and Common Conditions, part of the acclaimed Medical Handbook for Beginners series by Edward B.A Collins, makes the complex science of the heart clear. This guide translates the intimidating world of cardiology into simple, accessible concepts, using its core "Two-Story House" analogy to explain exactly how your heart works—and what happens when it doesn't.
Whether you are a patient or caregiver managing a heart condition, a student (in nursing, pre-med, or cardiovascular technology) building your foundation, or simply a curious reader wanting to protect your engine, this handbook is your essential resource.
Inside You'll Discover:
The "Two-Story House": A crystal-clear analogy for the heart’s anatomy—the "Rooms" (Chambers), the "Doors" (Valves), the "Plumbing" (Arteries), and the "Wiring" (Electrical System).
The "Plumbing" Problem: Understand Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), the "clogged pipes" of atherosclerosis, and the race-against-time treatment of a Heart Attack (STEMI).
The "Wiring" Problem: Demystify Arrhythmias like Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and learn how Pacemakers and Ablations fix the short circuits.
The "Pump" Failure: Learn the difference between Systolic ("weak") and Diastolic ("stiff") Heart Failure.
The "Doors": Understand Valve Disease (Stenosis vs. Regurgitation) and modern fixes like TAVR.
Prevention is Key: A complete guide to controlling the "Silent Killer" (Hypertension) and the "Messy Trucks" (Cholesterol/LDL).
Tools of the Trade: Decode your EKG, understand what an Echocardiogram sees, and learn what happens in the Cath Lab during a stent procedure.
Built on the "Made Clear" Philosophy:
Following the trusted format of the Medical Handbook for Beginners series, this guide uses:
Plain-Language Explanations: Complex hemodynamics are broken down simply.
Relatable Analogies: The "House," "Plumbing," and "Wiring" analogies are used throughout to ensure concepts "click."
Focused Learning: Chapter objectives, key term recaps, and quick quizzes reinforce your understanding.
Practical Scenarios: "Real-Life Snapshots" show how symptoms like chest pain or palpitations lead to life-saving diagnoses.
If you are ready to replace anxiety with understanding and take control of your heart health, the Cardiology Handbook is your must-have guide.
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