By Peter O. Kwiterovich Jr. MD
The first finished textual content on dyslipidemia from an incredible educational establishment, this publication covers all features of dyslipidemia because it pertains to human disorder, together with coronary artery sickness, cerebrovascular disorder, peripheral vascular sickness, and pancreatitis. the cloth is gifted in a clinician-friendly structure and comprises references for added reading.
Reflecting present directions from the nationwide ldl cholesterol schooling software, the e-book explains why, whilst, and the way to regard dyslipidemia. assurance comprises nutritional remedy, drug remedy, and suggestions for distinct populations akin to sufferers with heart disorder, sufferers at excessive hazard for heart illness, sufferers with diabetes, girls, older adults, teenagers, and racial and ethnic groups.
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