Mention the term "heart disease" and most people picture an overweight, middle-aged man. Yet the reality is that heart disease is the number one killer of women in North America, accounting for a third of all deaths in women and far surpassing the prevalence of breast cancer. Cardiologist Dr. Martha Gulati and holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos separate the facts from the many myths surrounding heart disease and offer the latest information on both the conventional medical approach and the role of natural medicine in understanding this illness. Saving Women's Hearts examines the unique gender differences for women and provides valuable insight into the screening procedures, diagnosis, treatment options, and most importantly, prevention of heart disease.

Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC is a practicing cardiologist and co-author of the most recent guidelines published by the American Heart Association for heart disease prevention in women. Dr. Gulati's research on women and heart disease has been published in several prominent medical journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, Circulation, and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Her commitment to the study of women and cardiac diseases has won her numerous awards, including Crain's Chicago Business "Top 40 under 40" and 2009 Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, and Who's Who in American Women.

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SHERRY TORKOS is a practicing pharmacist, health author and certified fitness instructor. Sherry has won several national pharmacy awards for providing excellence in patient care. She is passionate about preventative medicine and has authored 15 books and booklets on various health matters. As a leading health expert, she has delivered hundreds of lectures to medical professionals and the public. Sherry is frequently interviewed on radio and TV talk shows throughout North America and abroad.

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