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You just got a diagnosis. Maybe you Googled it. Now you feel worse. The medical articles are written for doctors. The forums are full of worst-case stories. And your doctor had about eleven minutes to explain something that's going to affect the rest of your life. There's a better way to get up to speed. Understanding Pulmonary Embolism breaks down everything you need to know about pulmonary embolism — in plain English, without the panic.

You just got a diagnosis. Maybe you Googled it. Now you feel worse. The medical articles are written for doctors. The forums are full of worst-case stories. And your doctor had about eleven minutes to explain something that's going to affect the rest of your life. There's a better way to get up to speed. Understanding Carotid Artery Stenosis breaks down everything you need to know about carotid artery stenosis — in plain English, without the panic.

Stop guessing. Start understanding. Your personal guide to decoding kidney lab results. Do you feel overwhelmed by the numbers on your lab report? You are not alone. For many patients with kidney disease, blood tests are a frequent source of anxiety and confusion. Terms like "eGFR," "Creatinine," and "Phosphorus" can feel like a foreign language. In Blood Tests Made Simple for Kidney Disease, Board-Certified Nephrologist Dr. Ahad Lodhi translates complex medical data into plain, practical English.

You just got a diagnosis. Maybe you Googled it. Now you feel worse. The medical articles are written for doctors. The forums are full of worst-case stories. And your doctor had about eleven minutes to explain something that's going to affect the rest of your life. There's a better way to get up to speed. Understanding Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) breaks down everything you need to know about DVT—in plain English, without the panic.

You just got a diagnosis. Maybe you Googled it. Now you feel worse. The medical articles are written for doctors. The forums are full of worst-case stories. And your doctor had about eleven minutes to explain something that's going to affect the rest of your life. There's a better way to get up to speed. Understanding Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) breaks down everything you need to know about AFib—in plain English, without the panic.

You just got a diagnosis. Maybe you Googled it. Now you feel worse. The medical articles are written for doctors. The forums are full of worst-case stories. And your doctor had about eleven minutes to explain something that's going to affect the rest of your life. There's a better way to get up to speed. Understanding Orthostatic Hypotension breaks down everything you need to know about orthostatic hypotension — in plain English, without the panic.

You just got a diagnosis. Maybe you Googled it. Now you feel worse. The medical articles are written for doctors. The forums are full of worst-case stories. And your doctor had about eleven minutes to explain something that's going to affect the rest of your life. There's a better way to get up to speed. Understanding High Blood Pressure breaks down everything you need to know about high blood pressure — in plain English, without the panic.

You just got a diagnosis. Maybe you Googled it. Now you feel worse. The medical articles are written for doctors. The forums are full of worst-case stories. And your doctor had about eleven minutes to explain something that's going to affect the rest of your life. There's a better way to get up to speed. Understanding Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) breaks down everything you need to know about SVT — in plain English, without the panic.

You just got a diagnosis. Maybe you Googled it. Now you feel worse. The medical articles are written for doctors. The forums are full of worst-case stories. And your doctor had about eleven minutes to explain something that's going to affect the rest of your life. There's a better way to get up to speed. Understanding White Coat Hypertension breaks down everything you need to know about white coat hypertension—in plain English, without the panic.

Thousands of patients every year are admitted to hospitals because of irregular, fast, or strong heartbeats. For the portion that will eventually be diagnosed with a heart condition, there are important choices to make moving forward. But there is rarely time in a short doctor’s visit to go over all the details. This comprehensive overview fills that information gap by imparting everything there is to know about abnormal heart rhythms through all stages of care.

When I graduated from medical school, a third of heart attack victims died at home or in the hospital. Heart rhythm disorders were killing or crippling hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. Severe heart failure was a death sentence. Preventive cardiology was practically unknown: the significance of high cholesterol was being debated, 50 percent of adults were smoking cigarettes, and high blood pressure was usually undetected and often poorly controlled. All of this changed for the better - much better - during the 47 years I practiced medicine and cardiology.

Having three ablations in less than 18 months, the author shares what to expect before, during, and after an ablation. From initial symptoms to challenges in recovery, the listener is able to have a better understanding of what to expect, allowing for an informed perspective as told from a patient's point-of-view.