Atlas of Atherosclerosis Risk Factors and Treatment.
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Peter W F Wilson
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Softcover reprint of the original 3rd edition 2003
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Philadelphia, PA Current Medicine Group
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2004
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
XI, 284 Seiten in 1 Teil 127 Illustrationen, 711 Illustrationen 30.7 cm x 25 cm
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
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.