Pashkow, Fredric J., 1945- The woman's heart book : : the complete guide to keeping your heart healthy and what to do if things go wrong / [electronic resource] / Fredric J. Pashkow and Charlotte Libov.. — New York : : Dutton,, c1993.. — xxv, 358 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [339]-343) and index.
Female hearts at risk -- How your heart works -- What's your risk of heart disease? -- Beating the odds -- When to see a doctor -- Diagnostic differences -- Mitral valve prolapse -- Congenital heart defects: hidden time bombs -- Pregnancy and your heart -- Other heart problems -- Treating coronary heart disease -- Open-heart surgery -- Hormone replacement therapy: the big question mark -- A woman's stress -- Paying for your heart's care -- How to keep a healthy heart.