The Johns Hopkins Textbook of Dyslipidemia
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Rating | : | 4.45 (793 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0781782651 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2017-09-16 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Must Have for Lipidaholics This text serves as a very valuable resource for anyone studying lipids. Chapters are written by 'experts' in each of the fields. Would highly recommend this text book.
Coverage includes dietary treatment, drug treatment, and recommendations for special populations such as patients with coronary heart disease, patients at high risk for coronary heart disease, patients with diabetes, women, older adults, young adults, and racial and ethnic groups.. The material is presented in a clinician-friendly format and includes references for additional reading.Reflecting current guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Program, the book explains why, when, and how to treat dyslipidemia. The first comprehensive text on dyslipidemia from a major academic institution, this book covers all aspects of dyslipidemia as it relates to human disease, including coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, and pancreatitis