Michael Davidson / Kevin C. Maki / Peter Toth (eds.)

Therapeutic Lipidology

Herausgegeben:Davidson, Michael; Toth, Peter P.; Maki, Kevin C

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Since the creation of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, many clinicians have wanted an up-to-date, comprehensive reference on lipidology. Now, for the first time, clinicians can find such a reference in Therapeutic Lipidology. This volume will provide practicing clinicians with a focused and intensive but useable source of information on the identification and management of dyslipidemias. Among the topics discussed in this groundbreaking text are lipoprotein metabolism, pharmacological therapy for cardiovascular disease, thiazolidinediones on serum lipoproteins, hypertriglyceridemia, dyslipidemia and obesity, dyslipidemia in children, and much more.

The pace of scientific and clinical advances in lipidology is astounding. This reference will serve as a lifelong stimulus to the reader to continue to learn about the ever changing and fascinating field of therapeutic lipidology. Comprehensive and cutting-edge, Therapeutic Lipidology will empower readers to improve and extend the lives of the patients they so conscientiously serve.

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Produktdetails

• Contemporary Cardiology
• Verlag: Humana / Humana Press / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 12010479, 978-1-58829-551-4
• 2007
• Seitenzahl: 512
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. November 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 183mm x 32mm
• Gewicht: 1150g
• ISBN-13: 9781588295514
• ISBN-10: 1588295516
• Artikelnr.: 22760844

Autorenporträt

Michael Davidson, Radiant Research, Chicago, IL, USA / Kevin C Maki, Provident Clinical Research & Consulting, Wheaton, IL, USA / Peter Toth, Sterling Rock Falls Clinic, Sterling, IL, USA

Inhaltsangabe

Lipoprotein Metabolism and Vascular Biology.- Genetic Disorders of Lipoprotein Metabolism.- International Guidelines for Dyslipidemia Management.- Pathophysiology and Management of Dyslipidemias Associated with Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, and Other Insulin-Resistant States.- C-Reactive Protein and Other Inflammatory Markers in Cardiovascular Disease.- Dietary Prescriptions to Control Dyslipidemias and Coronary Disease Risk.- Pharmacological Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease.- Effects of Thiazolidinediones on Serum Lipoproteins.- High-Density Lipoproteins.- Management of Hypertriglyceridemia.- Lowering Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels to Reduce Atherosclerotic Coronary Heart Disease Risk.- Lipoprotein(a) as an Emerging Risk Factor for Atherothrombosis.- Familial Hypercholesterolemia and Lipid Apheresis.- Phytosterolemia.- Utilization of Lipoprotein Subfractions.- Cardiovascular Disease in Women.- Management of Lipids in the Elderly.- The Clinical Use of Noninvasive Modalities in the Assessment of Atherosclerosis.- Management of Dyslipidemia in Children.- The Allied Health Professional's Role in the Management of Dyslipidemia.- Development and Management of a Lipid Clinic.- The American Board of Clinical Lipidology Physicianbreak Certification Program.

Rezensionen

From the reviews:

"This text focuses on the science of lipidology and the management of lipid disorders. Therapeutic Lipidology is intended for practicing clinicians who manage patients with dyslipidemias. ... The book is well written ... and geared toward advanced-level practitioners. ... Overall, the material is very up-to-date and timely. ... This is an excellent text for clinicians desiring a current reference on lipid metabolism and the pathophysiology of lipid disorders. ... Academic medical centers should also consider purchase of this text for this same reason." (James J Nawarskas, The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Vol. 42, September, 2008)