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Heart

the inside story of our body’s most important organ
Johannes Hinrich von Borstel (trans. David Shaw)

The heart — we all have one, pumping away reliably in our chest, never stopping till the day we die. But few of us think much about this heroic organ until it starts to go wrong.

In this lively and informative exploration of all aspects of the heart, Johannes Hinrich von Borstel offers a perfect mix of medical fact and amusing anecdote. A prospective cardiologist and former paramedic — as well as one of Germany’s most successful science-slammers — von Borstel relates his own experiences to provide a personal insight into the human side of heart medicine, while clearly explaining the science behind cardiac disease and healthcare for the heart. His many tips on how to give your ticker the best chance of enduring for as long as possible include one that will certainly be close to many people’s hearts: have more sex! Oh, and eat more vegetables …

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Format:Paperback

Size: 210mm × 135mm

Extent:288pp

ISBN (13):9781925228809

RRP:£14.99

Pub date:27 Oct 2016

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Popular science SCIENCE / General Popular medicine & health Cardiovascular medicine Fitness & diet MEDICAL / Cardiology HEALTH & FITNESS / Healthy Living HEALTH & FITNESS / Diet & Nutrition / General

AUTHOR

Johannes Hinrich von Borstel

Johannes Hinrich von Borstel is studying to be a cardiologist, and is also one of the best Science Slammers in Germany. He is doing a degree in Human Medicine in Marburg, and works as a paramedic. Since 2013, he has appeared regularly at German Science Slams.

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David Shaw

David Shaw works as a journalist for Germany’s international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle, as well as translating from several languages, including German, Dutch, Russian, and French. He lives in Berlin.

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