Your Aorta
An Owner's Guide
Catherine Fowler author John Elefteriades author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:University of Toronto Press
Published:18th Aug '26
Should be back in stock very soon
In a world of medical dramas and increased heart disease, the very word “aneurysm” instils fear and trepidation. Aortic aneurysms, known as silent killers, account for almost 10 per cent of all sudden deaths. Your Aorta: An Owner’s Guide uses a creative question-and-answer format to give you the tools to fight back.
This book provides a detailed illustrated guide to the aorta for every “owner,” in an informative and engaging new manner. Dr. John A. Elefteriades, named as the top thoracic aortic expert in the world with over 10,000 cardiac operations under his belt, and patient advocate Catherine Fowler explore the anatomy of the aorta, how to keep it healthy, and treatment advice for those impacted by aortic diseases. Your Aorta also provides a collection of personal experiences, some devastating and others inspiring, from patients, families, and doctors, sharing how aortic disease has impacted their lives and how they have responded to the challenges that it presents. Supplemented with elements such as a glossary of medical terms and QR codes linking to animated graphics, this book helps readers take charge of their medical journey.
In addition to the medical and anatomical insights, this book explores the emotional, physical, and psychological impact that aortic disease has upon the lives it touches. Your Aorta is a must-read for those concerned with leading a healthy and fulsome life and is a vital source of hope for all individuals. It serves as a timely reminder that aortic aneurysm, albeit an intimidating foe, can be subdued.
“This book transforms a complex subject into knowledge every reader can understand, illustrated by real-life stories that bring the material to life like no other medical text. I will be the first to give this to my patients who are in need of an empowering guide that could quite literally save lives.” -- Colin Bicknell, Professor of Vascular Surgery, Imperial College London
“This book gives not only a clear explanation of the practical issues around aortic disease but also a compelling account of the associated human stories. Rarely does a book combine such authority and humanity. It should be read by both those with lived experience and healthcare professionals.” -- Graham Cooper, MD, FRCS, Trustee, The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust
“Cardiovascular surgeon John A. Elefteriades and co-author Catherine Fowler take readers on a heart-filled journey of the body’s largest artery with easy-to-understand facts, illustrations, and life-saving advice. This page-turner is an informative guide for all of us who are curious and care about our bodies and our well-being.” -- Randi Hutter Epstein, MD, Writer in Residence, Yale School of Medicine, and author of Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything
“You may be reading this because you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with an aortic condition. This can, understandably, be alarming. The central message of this book is simple: we can keep you safe. We invite you to read and to understand the basis of this reassurance.” -- Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, President, Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, and Physician-in-Chief, Mount Sinai Hospital
“With measured authority, Your Aorta guides readers through risk, growth, and emergency recognition, turning complex science into understanding that can shape decisions at critical moments. In aortic disease, timing is everything. When recognized early, catastrophe becomes preventable.” -- Aung Y. Oo, MBBS, MD(Res), FRCSEd(CTh), Clinical Lead for Aortovascular Surgery and Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Barts Heart Centre
ISBN: 9781487559137
Dimensions: 235mm x 159mm x 25mm
Weight: 660g
320 pages