Living Well with Heart Failure, the Misnamed, Misunderstood Condition will help readers understand: The causes of the condition; Normal and abnormal heart rhythms; How to recognize symptoms and when to seek treatment; Which diagnostic tests to expect; The best treatments for different types of heart failure; How pacemakers work; The advantages and disadvantages of implantable cardioverter defibrillators; How to be safer in a hospital; What exercises result in increased heart, leg, arm, and core body strength; What foods to eat and what to avoidInformed by the shared knowledge of doctor and patient, those diagnosed with heart failure and their loved ones will learn how to effectively manage the condition in this comprehensive and compassionate guide.

Edward K. Kasper, M.D., is the E. Cowles Andrus Professor in Cardiology and Director of Clinical Cardiology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.