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1 online resource (xi, 284 pages, 6 unnumbered pages of color plates) : illustrations.
This new edition is an integral source of information covering topics such as newer coronary risk factors, high-density lipoprotein metabolism, lipid-lowering drugs, endothelium and thrombosis in atherogenesis, and contributing risk factors. With over 500 exceptional photographs, diagrams, and charts, each chapter illustrates an important facet of diagnosing and treating this common and often fatal disease.
Histopathology of arteriosclerosis -- The endothelium in atherothrombosis -- The macrophage and the atherosclerotic process -- Structure of the plasma lipoproteins -- Triglyceride-rich lipoproteins -- Low-density lipoproteins in atherogenesis -- High-density lipoprotein metabolism -- Dietary effects on cardiovascular risk factors -- Lipid-lowering drugs -- The newer coronary risk factors -- Diabetes mellitus and vascular disease risk -- Gender differences in coronary risk factors and risk interventions -- Cost-effectiveness of risk factors.
Includes bibliographical references and index.