Dimensions
144 x 178 x 9mm
A concise introduction to how the heart works and how to look after it, combining both practical and cultural aspects in a unique, sharply designed package.
The heart is the most important and certainly the most emotive organ in the body. It is in everyone's interests to look after their own and help their loved ones look after theirs. This is a concise guide to how your heart functions and what happens when things go wrong.
With the book, you'll learn the essentials for looking after your heart and preventing heart disease. Assess your risk, learn the danger signs and where to find help. Discover why the surgery on the heart was taboo for years, who first discovered the circulation of blood, how barbers became surgeons, who conducted the first heart transplant, and much more.
