Heart 411 is an excellent new book by Marc Gillinov, M.D., and Steven Nissen, M.D. from the Cleveland Clinic.
The book doesn't focus on athletes specifically, but the authors have assembled a comprehensive, 550-page guide that deals with all aspects of heart disease prevention and treatment. The book would be a valuable reference to athletes of all sorts.
The book is written in easy-to-understand language and takes an objective stand on areas that are controversial. The book is divided into five sections:
Heart Health and Disease: The Basics That You Must Know
A Plan for Prevention
Fixing the Broken Heart
Personal Plans
Looking Forward
If you're looking for an authoritative, comprehensive guide to heart health, this may be the book for you.