Expert advice on how to live fearlessly with atrial fibrillation Renowned cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Aseem Desai has made it his mission to significantly improve the lives of those diagnosed with AFib. Patients, their family, friends, and caregivers are often misinformed about the latest AFib research, advancements, and treatments. Many patients live in constant fear of their condition, and Dr. Desai believes that the resultant stress directly impacts their health. Dr. Desai diminishes the worry and confusion that comes with an AFib diagnosis by presenting the latest medical information in a concise and positive way, offering hope and encouragement to patients and their loved ones. Dr. Desai seeks to empower and inspire patients by providing straightforward answers and options to deal with this complex disease. Readers will: * Be Informed about what AFib is, why it happens, and what to do after a diagnosis * Be Prepared to deal with the diagnosis and condition on mental and emotional levels * Be in Control by learning to monitor the disease to prevent progression Restart Your Heart delivers cutting-edge information, options, and solutions-a complete AFib toolbox-that will afford readers a newfound sense of comfort, confidence, and control.

About the Author
Dr. Aseem Desai is a cardiac electrophysiologist (EP), a physician specializing in heart rhythm disorders. He has been caring for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) for over seventeen years and currently practices in Orange County, California. Dr. Desai graduated from Northwestern University Medical School as part of the Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME). He did his internship, residency, chief residency, cardiology fellowship, and electrophysiology fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Desai served as Assistant Professor of Medicine and Director of Implantable Device Therapy at the University of Chicago Hospital. As an author of several scientific manuscripts, he has published in peer-reviewed journals such as HeartRhythmJournal, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, American Journal of Medicine, and Annals of Internal Medicine. Dr. Desai's passion for connecting with people has allowed him to increase AFib awareness through speaking engagements, writing for the general public on blogs such as The Doctor Weighs In, and on his YouTube channel, which features educational and human-interest stories. He provides personalized care based on the statement: "Doctor, if I were a family member of yours, what would you recommend?" When he's not helping patients, he enjoys spending time with his family, singing, playing guitar, reading, and yoga.


Book Information
ISBN 9781626347083
Author Aseem Desai
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Greenleaf Book Group LLC
Publisher Greenleaf Book Group LLC