Integrative cardiology
Subtitle: complementary and alternative medicine for the heart
By: edited by John H.K. Vogel, Mitchell W. Krucoff.
Contributors: Vogel, John H. K., 1932-; Krucoff, Mitchell.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 595
ISBN-13: 9780071443371
Subjects: Cardiology; Integrative medicine; Heart -- Diseases -- Alternative treatment; Cardiovascular Diseases -- therapy; Complementary Therapies -- methods
Description: xxvi, 595 pages : 25 cm
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: High tech/high touch: healing envirnoment in blended medicine at North Hawaii community hospital; title: Integrating complementary/alternative medicine into your cardiac program; title: Legal and ethical issues in integrative cardiology; title: Academic integrative medical centers of excellence; title: Approaches to clinical trials of complementary and alternative medicine; title: Bioenergetic techniques; title: Acupuncture; title: Herbal and dietary supplements in cardiovascular care: efficacy and incorporation into practice; title: The modified Mediterranean diet; title: Guided imagery in integrative cardiology; title: The role of stress and various modalities for dealing with stress and prevention; title: Noetic therapy, spirituality and prayer; title: Tai Chi and Qi Gong for heart health; title: An ayurvedic approach to cardiovascular disease; title: Applications of music therapy in the continuum of care for the cardiac patient; title: Naturopathic medicine; title: Homeopathy; title: Psychological risk factors and pathophysiological pathways involved in coronary artery disease: relevance to complementary medicine interventions; title: Integrative cardiology: mechanisms of cardiovascular action of acupuncture; title: The emotional basis of coronary heart disease; title: Nontraditional approaches to lipoprotein metabolism manipulation; title: Herbs for menopause and cardiovascular disease; title: Obesity and weight loss: an overview of diet, drugs and dietary supplements; title: Complementary and alternative medicine and cardiac surgery; title: Chronic heart failure: an integrative approach to alternative and complementary therapies; title: Management of common problems in cardiovascular care, sudden death and arrhythmias; title: Aging: the environment reflects humanity; title: End-of-life care: hospice for the heart; title: Presence, healing and healers: an introduction to mindfulness, meditation, and its relevance to stress reduction and health for patients, physicians and health-care professionals.