Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Disease
Subtitle: Epidemiology, Assessment, and Management
Contributors: Andrew Krentz (Editor); Nathan Wong (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Published: November 8, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 344
ISBN-13: 9780849393730
Subjects: Cardiology; Medical / Cardiology; Endocrinology & Metabolism; Internal Medicine; Medical; Medical / Nursing; Cardiovascular system; Diseases; Metabolic Syndrome X; Metabolic syndrome; Risk factors; complications
Description: Text addresses the epidemiology, diagnosis, assessment, and management of patients with metabolic syndrome-focusing on implications for cardiovascular disease risk. With an abundance of clearly organized tables, flowcharts, and practice guidelines, this blue-ribbon source succinctly analyzes recent clinical trials, compares and assesses recent and emerging therapies, and provides recommendations for the improved assessment and treatment of patients, while supplying a state-of-the-art overview of approaches to optimize and enhance patient care.