Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Lipid Disorders®
, by Gotto, Antonio M., Jr., M.D.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781935103059 | 1935103059
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 6/15/2008
The fourth edition of this handbook, which describes the fundamentals of blood lipid metabolism and the connection between high cholesterol levels, atherosclerosis, and heart disease, closely examines non-LDL therapy, HDL-C raising therapy, and w-3 fatty acid and fibrate research. The author also offers his unique perspective on recent cholesterol-lowering trials. An internationally known expert on lipid disorders, Dr. Gotto discusses risk assessment, drug and diet therapies, and special consideration in children, the elderly, and diabetic patients.