Are you worried about your heart? Have you been diagnosed with angina? Are you suffering from chest pains? Does your family have a history of heart disease? By understanding and listening to your heart you can help prevent the problems which lead to heart disease and failure. This accessible and important book explores how both physical and emotional issues affect the heart. Written by a psychotherapist and a consultant cardiologist, it provides: Essential information on how to look after your heart and manage its welfare; A simple overview of the heart and how it works; Explanations of problems such as angina, high blood pressure and heart attacks and associated risk factors; Information on the vital differences between men's and women's heart problems; Information on tests and what to expect in hospital; A discussion of the important link between your emotions and spiritual well-being and the physical reactions of the heart; Practical techniques and coping strategies for reducing stress and strengthening the heart