Cardiovascular disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about heart and blood vessel disorders, such as cardiomyopathy, heart attack, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, heart valve disease, aneurysms, atherosclerosis, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, varicose veins, and deep vein thrombosis, with details about risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment ; along with information about cardiovascular concerns of special significance to children, men, women, and minority populations, a glossary of related medical terms, and a directory of resources for further help and information.