Hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis
Subtitle: pathogenesis and prevention
By: edited by Daniel Steinberg, Jerrold M. Olefsky.
Contributors: Steinberg, Daniel, 1922-; Olefsky, Jerrold M.
Series: Contemporary issues in endocrinology and metabolism ;; v. 3
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Published: 1987
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 270
Subjects: Atherosclerosis -- Etiology.; Coronary heart disease -- Etiology.; Hypercholesteremia -- Complications.; Hyperlipidemia -- Complications.; Arteriosclerosis -- etiology.; Arteriosclerosis -- prevention & control.; Hypercholesterolemia -- complications.; Hypercholesterolemia -- therapy.
Description: Abstract: This text attempts to summarize and interpret current understanding of the lipoproteins, their relationship to coronary heart disease, and methods of dealing with hyperlipoproteinemia clinically. This volume is intended for the medical practitioner who wants to be aware of recent developments and who wants to know how patients should be diagnosed and managed. Topics include: causes and prevention of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, lowering plasma cholesterol levels, classification and diagnosis of hyperlipidemia, and dietary and drug treatment of hyperlipidemia.
Notes: Includes bibliographies and index.