The Fainting Phenomenon: Understanding Why People Faint and What Can be Done about it - Couverture souple

Grubb, Blair; McMann, Mary Carole

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0879934913 ISBN 13 : 9780879934910

Editeur : Blackwell Futura, 2001

Synopsis

This book is packed with information in 'layman's terms' - we ordinary (non-medical) people can then start to understand different types of faints that are being experienced or witnessed. The book can get very technical in parts, but not overly, regarding the heart, brain and systems. "The Fainting Phenomenon" by Blair Grub should be in every surgery in the UK, it is a must that every Dr should have to hand. This is also a very good book for anyone who faints, be they patient, parents or carers, it will set them off on the road to ask the right questions with medical people to obtain a diagnosis for faints to put people (old or young) who suffer from this phenomenon at ease. It is a must read and should be a best seller in every UK surgery and hospital.

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Revue de presse

This book is packed with information in layman s terms @we ordinary (non–medical) people can then start to understand different types of faints that are being experienced or witnessed. The book can get very technical in parts, but not overly, regarding the heart, brain and systems. The Fainting Phenomenon book by Blair Grub should be in every surgery in the UK, it is a must that every Dr should have to hand. This is also a very good book for anyone who faints, be they patient, parents or carers, it will set them off on the road to ask the right questions with medical people to obtain a diagnosis for faints to put people (old or young) who suffer from this phenomenon at ease.

It is a must read and should be a best seller in every UK surgery and hospital!

Présentation de l'éditeur

This text is a straightforward guide to the phenomenon of fainting, its diagnosis and treatment, also covering parallel problems such as orthostatic intolerance, hypotension and chronic fatigue. An extensive glossary of related terms is also included. This volume would be of interest as an introduction to the general physician or for the layperson who seeks reassurance after suffering fainting phenomena or witnessing such problems in a family member.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Futura
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0879934913
• ISBN 13: 9780879934910
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible