Davidson Michael H., Toth Peter P., Maki Kevin C. (eds.) Therapeutic Lipidology

Humana Press, 2007. — 495 p. — (Contemporary Cardiology) — ISBN: 978-1-58829-551-4.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.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