Heart Attacks: A Physician’s Guide to Coronary Artery Disease

The difference between a life saved and a life lost is often found in the “Golden Hour.” Do you know what to look for?

Every year, millions of people experience the sudden, terrifying onset of a myocardial infarction. Yet, despite being one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, coronary artery disease remains widely misunderstood by the very people it affects most.

In Heart Attacks: A Physician’s Guide to Coronary Artery Disease, Sammy Chrys bridges the gap between complex clinical pathology and practical, life-saving knowledge. Drawing on the latest cardiovascular research, this guide deconstructs the biological mechanics of the heart, the progression of arterial occlusion, and the critical signals that the body sends before a crisis occurs.

Inside this comprehensive guide, you will explore:

• The Anatomy of a Crisis: A deep dive into how plaque buildup and blood clots lead to ischemia and heart muscle damage.

• Decoding the Symptoms: Moving beyond the “crushing chest pain” to identify subtle signs, including silent heart attacks and gender-specific symptoms.

• The Science of Prevention: Evidence-based strategies for managing hypertension, cholesterol, and lifestyle factors to stop disease progression.

• Emergency Response: A physician’s breakdown of what happens in the ER, from EKGs and biomarkers to angioplasty and stents.

• The Road to Recovery: A disciplined blueprint for post-attack rehabilitation and long-term cardiac resilience.

Written with the precision of a researcher and the heart of an educator, this book is an essential resource for patients, caregivers, and anyone dedicated to mastering the science of their own longevity.

Your heart never stops working for you. It’s time to return the favour.