Avoiding heart attacks - recognizing early - treating quickly. With a foreword by Professor Dr. med. Thomas Meinertz, Chairman of the German Heart Foundation. In no other illness is knowledge about treatment and prevention as crucial as it is for heart attacks - it can literally be life-saving! Being an expert in your own case is often recommended. But nowhere is it more important than in the case of a heart attack. It is no coincidence that the motto of the German Heart Foundation is: "Every minute counts!" Everyone should know their personal risk - and understand how to reduce it. This easy-to-understand guide offers valuable tips for reducing risk factors and building protective factors. Here you will find, among other things, the latest medical recommendations (e.g., on cholesterol and blood pressure) as well as information on the newest procedures (e.g., cardiac catheterization).