Beat the Heart Attack Gene

The Revolutionary Plan to Prevent Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes

By: Bradley Bale, Amy Doneen, Lisa Collier Cool - contributor

Narrated by: Bob Souer

Heart disease is the number-one cause of death in America. It affects 81 million Americans and is the culprit in one of every two deaths in the United States. Most people think that they are not at risk of a heart attack if they control their cholesterol and blood pressure, but they aren't aware of other major risk factors. The good news is that with the right information and strategies, heart attacks are preventable - even if heart disease runs in the family.

In Beat the Heart Attack Gene, world-renowned cardiovascular specialists Bradley Bale, MD, and Amy Doneen, ARNP, present a new model for understanding and preventing heart disease. They explain the three different genetic types of cholesterol profiles and tailor treatments for each type, using their cutting-edge Bale/Doneen Method, a simple, comprehensive prevention plan that detects cardiovascular disease (CVD) at early stages. Beat the Heart Attack Gene includes easy quizzes and self-tests that show how to determine cholesterol genotype as well as advice for how to apply that knowledge through nutritional and lifestyle changes. For heart attack and stroke survivors, the Bale/Doneen Method also helps prevent recurrences by identifying and treating what's triggering the patient's disease - a crucial step that many cardiologists neglect.

With their proven method utilized by healthcare professionals worldwide, Bale and Doneen empower listeners by alerting them to potential health threats, and then offer personalized, evidence-based strategies so they can live healthy, active lives without fear of heart attack or stroke.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2014 Bradley Bale, Amy Doneen, and Lisa Collier Cool (P)2014 Tantor

very insightful

this book and approach took everything I thought I knew about cardiovascular disease and risk factors and turned it on it's head. very scientifically based and educational. everyone should read this book.

It validated both my concerns and gave me a roadmap to address the issues

Integrated approach and also to insist on the right tests…I used it immediately insisting my provider order the tests…info on genetics also important as I will insist on this so I can tailor treatment and lifestyle not just depend on “most people” advice

easy to understand

loved it. lots of things to ask my doctor. answers lots of bloodwork questions also. helps me understand what i should do next. will share with others!

Vital if you want to avoid heart attack/stroke

I found it very informative and helpful. You may not be getting the best care. This book could save your life.

Felt like the book was written about me

Finally 9 years after my cabe at age 50 I have answers to why I had heart problems. Now I have solutions and a road map to recovery. Highly recommend.