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One of a number of companions to Braunwald's Heart Disease, this volume provides a review of clinically relevant and practical aspects of contemporary lipidology. The 46 chapters presented by editor Ballantyne (chief of Baylor College of Medicine's Section of Atherosclerosis and Vascular Medicine) cover scientific foundations, practical applications, common clinical scenarios, and current controversies. They use treatment algorithms to help guide the user to key content. The first 16 chapters discuss basic mechanisms and risk assessment and the remainder are devoted to therapy. The therapy chapters include discussion of such topics as treatment guidelines, exercise and lipids, weight loss, statins, bile acid sequestrants, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, nicotinic acid, fibrates, endocannabinoid receptor blockers, modulation of biomarkers of inflammation, invasive imaging modalities and atherosclerosis, and noninvasive imaging modalities. They also include seven chapters dealing with special population topics, including diabetes and metabolic syndrome, women and the elderly, acute coronary syndromes, transplant recipients, chronic renal disease, high-risk ethnic groups, and HIV patients. ^^^^ Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Dr. Ballantyne—one of the foremost lipid experts in the world and recruited by Dr. Braunwald’s Heart Disease editorial team—together with a stellar cast of contributors provides all of the scientific and clinical information you need to effectively manage every aspect of dyslipidemia. From basic science to pathogenesis of atherothrombotic disease to risk assessment and the latest therapy options, this new title in the Braunwald’s Heart Disease family offers unparalleled coverage and expert guidance on lipidology in a straightforward, accessible, and user-friendly style. Plus, Expert Consult functionality gives you anytime, anywhere access to the full text online. • Includes full text online access at expertconsult.com. • Features the expertise of one of the foremost experts in the field, ensuring you get authoritative guidance with the most definitive knowledge available. • Contains extensive clinically relevant information covering risk assessment, therapy, special patient populations, and experimental therapies, including targeting HDL to help you effectively manage any challenges you face. • Uses treatment algorithms for easy access to key content. • Presents current practice guidelines that assist in the decision-making process.
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