Knowledge is power, and Prevent, Detect and Reverse Heart Disease provides a wealth of knowledge, delivered in a friendly, conversational manner, that will empower you to take control of your and your loved ones' heart health. Author and early detection cardiology specialist Mohamed Shalaby, MD, FACC, spends early chapters of the book explaining, in easily digestible terms, the scale of the problem, what the different types of heart disease are, and risk factors, as well as raising awareness about special populations who can be easily missed, such as women, youths, and athletes. He also includes a useful chapter on finding scientifically approved testing methods that are simple, safe, and economically feasible. The book goes on to discuss lifestyle choices, covering issues that you would expect, such as diet and exercise, as well as some topics that may surprise you, including sleep, emotions, and the beneficial effects of meditation and spirituality on heart health. The book has a unique approach to heart disease. It is both scientific and holistic The book goes on to discuss lifestyle choices, covering issues that you would expect, such as diet and exercise, as well as some topics that may surprise you, including sleep, emotions, and the beneficial effects of meditation and spirituality on heart health
Earning his medical degree from the University of Cairo, Egypt, Dr. Shalaby completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Missouri, Columbia and a cardiology fellowship training in the world-renowned Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans - where he worked under the direction of the nation's most esteemed cardiologists. Dr. Shalaby is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease - and a member of prestigious cardiology and scientific associations. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Practicing a range of cardiovascular medicine with special interest in new technologies in cardiac imaging, including cardiac CT and cardiac MRI, Dr. Shalaby obtained specialized training in peripheral vascular disease diagnosis and management. His comprehensive experience with early detection of cardiac disease and preventive Cardiology has enabled him to design multiple cardiac wellness and preventive programs that employ education, diet, exercise, behavioral therapy and life style modifications to prevent and reduce the severity of heart disease. Dr. Shalaby's work in early detection, weight reduction and fitness programs is saving lives of many and has changed the lives of many of his patients and friends. A truly dedicated professional, Dr. Shalaby is a staff cardiologist at the Texas Heart Institute, the St. Luke Hospital, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, Memorial South East Hospital, St. John Hospital and the Mainland Medical Center. He lectures at the local and national level on the early detection of heart disease, weight loss and cardiac disease, exercise and wellness programs and a wide variety of cardiac health-related topics.
