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According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases (including heart disease & stroke) are the number one cause of death globally; in other words, more people die annually (17.5 million, worldwide in 2012) from CVDs than from any other cause. In this book by a Christian cardiologist you will learn: - What makes the heart such an amazing and powerful organ - What causes plague build-up inside the blood vessels - Things that put you at risk of having a heart attack - Why heart attacks often happen all of a sudden - What to do and not to do when having a heart attack - How a heart attack can be stopped and heart functions restored - The pros and cons of various tests for coronary heart disease - Why a healthy heart requires a healthy mind and spirit - How to face illness when it occurs - How to comfort and encourage your family and friends when they are ill

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Chun-Wai Chan, MD-MPH is a cardiologist, professor, and hospital executive. He graduated with honor from Princeton University, obtained his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, and completed his cardiology training at University of California San Francisco. After his clinical training he joined Kaiser Permanente Medical Group and quickly rose to the rank of Chief of Cardiology and Assistant-Physician-In-Chief, combining clinical practice, teaching, and administration in his career spanning over thirty years. In 2012 he took an early retirement so that he could devote more time to helping hospitals in China improve quality of services and patient safety. He is also a frequent speaker for health seminars in the United States and abroad, using his expertise to help others take good care of themselves and face illnesses. In addition, Dr. Chan is the author of several publications, including two other books: From Orphan to Physician, Just One More Child, and several articles in professional journals.

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