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The following is a short list of resources available on heart disease. These publications are available in most bookstores. Thriving with Heart Disease. Sotile, W.M., Cantor-Cooke, R. 2003
ISBN 0743243641
Take a Load Off Your Heart. Piscatella, J.C., Franklin, B.A. 2003
ISBN 0761126767
The New Living Heart. DeBakey, M.E. 1997
ISBN 1558507221
American Heart Association’s Complete Guide to Heart Health.
American Heart Association. 1996. ISBN 067153081X
The American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook.
American Heart Association. 2002. ISBN 0345461827
The New Living Heart Diet. DeBakey, M.E. 1996
ISBN 068481188X
Don’t Eat Your Heart Out Cookbook. Piscatella, J.C. 1994
ISBN 1563055589 The following is a list of informational websites on heart disease. American Heart Association www.americanheart.org American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org American Dietetic Association www.eatright.org Heart Center Online for Patients www.heartcenteronline.com Methodist DeBakey Heart Center www.debakeyheartcenter.com National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease www.womenheart.org National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute www.nhlbi.nih.gov Texas Arrhythmia Institute www.txai.org If you find a book or website that you would like to recommend to other patients, please provide
a staff member with the information so we may pass it on. You can e-mail the information to
cardiacrehab@tmh.tmc.edu. Resources 39 Name Website Phone The MeThodisT hosPiTal www.methodisthealth.com 713-790-3333 Methodist DeBakey Heart Center www.debakeyheartcenter.com Physician Referral and Health Information 713-DEBAKEY Heart Risk Assessment and Diagnostic Screening 713-394-6078 Cardiac Rehabilitation 713-441-5575 Methodist Wellness Services www.methodisthealth.com/wellness Diabetes Education Programs 713-394-6078 Executive Health Assessment 713-394-6078 Weight Management Programs 713-790-3587 Methodist Weight Loss Center www.methodistweightloss.com 832-667-LOSE Travel Medicine 713-394-6078 other Resources American Association for Homes
and Services for the Aging www.aahsa.org 202-783-2242 American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) www.aarp.com 888-687-2277 American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org 800-342-2383 American Dietetic Association www.eatright.org 800-877-1600 American Heart Association www.americanheart.org 800-242-8721 American Red Cross (Houston Chapter) www.redcross.org 713-526-8300 National Headquarters (Washington, DC) 202-303-4498 Donation Line 800-435-7669 Eldercare Locator www.eldercare.gov 800-677-1116 Legal Services for the Elderly Hotline 800-622-2520 The Mended Hearts, Inc. www.mendedhearts.org 888-432-7899 METROLift www.ridemetro.org 713-225-0119 United Way www.unitedway.org 800-833-5948 Houston Chapter 713-685-2300 40 Additional Resources Glossary a1c test: a measurement of diabetes control which reflects the average blood glucose for the last 60 to 90 days angina: chest pain or discomfort due to coronary artery disease atherosclerosis: the process in which fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances build up in the inner lining of an artery atrial fibrillation: occurs when the heart’s two small upper chambers, the atria, quiver instead of beating regularly Cardiomyopathy: a disease in which the heart muscle becomes inflamed and doesn’t work as well as it should Cholesterol: is made by the liver and it is found in animal products such as meat and eggs; too much cholesterol in the body can lead to coronary artery disease Congestive heart failure (ChF): the heart has weakened and is not able to adequately pump blood, causing excessive fluid retention, often leading to swelling of the legs and ankles and
congestion in the lungs Coronary artery disease (Cad): a condition caused by thickening of the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle diabetes: a condition in which the body does not produce the right amount of insulin, the hormone that allows cells to absorb sugar from the bloodstream diastolic pressure: the pressure of blood inside arteries when the heart is at rest; this is the bottom number in a blood pressure reading dyspnea: difficulty breathing dysrhythmias: disorders of the regular rhythmic beating of the heart edema: swelling, commonly in the legs, ankles, and feet, caused by the accumulation of excess fluid ejection fraction (eF): the amount or percent of blood pumped from the heart with each contraction or beat Fiber: a substance found in plant foods; provides roughage or bulk which helps in the digestive process and may also help lower blood cholesterol 41 hdl (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol: a particle in the blood that carries cholesterol and helps reduce atherosclerosis; often referred to as “good” cholesterol heart attack: when a part of the heart muscle dies because of a sudden decrease in blood flow to that area of the heart hypertension: high blood pressure or the pressure on the vessels when the heart beats insulin: a hormone made in the pancreas that helps the body use glucose (sugar) as a source of energy ischemia: lack of adequate oxygen getting to the heart muscle ldl (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol: a particle in the blood containing cholesterol and thought to be responsible for atherosclerosis; often referred to as “bad” cholesterol Myocardial infarction: heart attack or when a part of the heart muscle dies because of a sudden decrease in blood flow to that area of the heart Pulmonary edema: fluid in lung tissues, often caused by congestive heart failure saturated fat: a type of fat that tends to raise blood cholesterol levels; it comes mainly from animal foods and is usually hard at room temperature; examples of saturated fats: butter, lard, meat fat,
solid shortening, and palm and coconut oil sodium: a mineral that affects the body’s water balance stress test: a test that examines the function of the heart systolic pressure: the pressure of blood inside arteries when the heart contracts; this is the top number in a blood pressure reading Triglycerides: fats normally present in the blood that are made from food; excessive weight gain, eating too much fat, alcohol, or carbohydrates may increase blood triglyceride levels 42 Glossary Remove this page and post it in a highly visible place—such as your refrigerator door. Be sure to list all medications you
are taking and the doses of each one. You may want to carry a copy with you as well. Medications List List of Medications Pharmacy Name: ____________________________________ Pharmacy Phone: _____________________________ Physician’s Name: ___________________________________ Physician’s Phone: ____________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ name of medication dosage frequency indication ( what medicine is for ) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 43

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