The Johns Hopkins University Textbook of Dyslipidemia

The first comprehensive text on dyslipidemia from a major academic institution, this book covers all aspects of dyslipidemia as it relates to human disease, including coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, and pancreatitis. The material is presented in a clinician-friendly format and includes references for additional reading. Reflecting current guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Program, the book explains why, when, and how to treat dyslipidemia. Coverage includes dietary treatment, drug treatment, and recommendations for special populations such as patients with coronary heart disease, patients at high risk for coronary heart disease, patients with diabetes, women, older adults, young adults, and racial and ethnic groups. Lipid, apolipoprotein, and lipoprotein metabolism : implications for the diagnosis and treatment of dyslipidemia / Peter O. Kwiterovich, Jr. Measurement of lipids, lipoproteins, and apolipoproteins / Paul S. Bachorik Pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and the unstable plaque / Frank D. Kolodgie ... [et al.] Pathophysiology and vascular biology of atherosclerosis / Subroto Chatterjee Clinical trial evidence for treatment of dyslipidemia in the prevention of cardiovascular disease / Thomas A. Pearson Use of noninvasive methods to diagnose cardiovascular disease in dyslipidemic patients / Ilan Gottlieb and João A.C. Lima Disorders of hypertriglyceridemia / Michael A. Miller Disorders of LDL metabolism / Peter O. Kwiterovich, Jr. and Peter J. Esbenshade Disorders of HDL metabolism / Scott M. Lilly and Daniel J. Rader Pathophysiology and treatment of dyslipidemia in diabetes / Sherita Hill Golden and Miguel Munoz Dyslipidemia in renal disease / Jeffrey M. Saland and Rulan S. Parekh Dyslipidemia in children and adolescents / Peter O. Kwiterovich, Jr., Sarah B. Clauss, and Brian W. McCrindle Dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis in women / Christian D. Nagy, Catherine Y. Campbell, and Roger S. Blumenthal None Dyslipidemia in the elderly : special insights to inform the management strategy / Michael H. Shannon, William R. Hazzard Clinical utility of inflammatory markers / Kiran Musunuru and Samia Mora ApoB and the atherogenic ApoB dyslipoproteinemias / Allan D. Sniderman, Jacqueline P. de Graaf, and Patrick Couture Other nontraditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease / Simeon Margolis Lipoprotein (A) : a pleotrophic risk factor for cardiovascular disease / Ernst J. Schaefer ... [et al.] Dietary treatment of dyslipidemia / Virginia W. Hartmuller Trans fatty acids, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease / Edmond K. Kabagambe and Frank A. Franklin Fish oils in the treatment of dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease / Harold E. Bays Effect of exercise on dyslipidemia / Mary P. McGowan Pharmacologic treatment of dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease / Jennifer G. Robinson Therapeutic options for modifying obesity and cardiometabolic risk factors / Louis J. Aronne, Kathy Keenan Isoldi, and Dennis T. Roarke.

the First Comprehensive Text On Dyslipidemia From A Major Academic Institution, This Book Covers All Aspects Of Dyslipidemia As It Relates To Human Disease, Including Coronary Artery Disease, Cerebrovascular Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, And Pancreatitis. The Material Is Presented In A Clinician-friendly Format And Includes References For Additional Reading.

reflecting Current Guidelines From The National Cholesterol Education Program, The Book Explains Why, When, And How To Treat Dyslipidemia. Coverage Includes Dietary Treatment, Drug Treatment, And Recommendations For Special Populations Such As Patients With Coronary Heart Disease, Patients At High Risk For Coronary Heart Disease, Patients With Diabetes, Women, Older Adults, Young Adults, And Racial And Ethnic Groups.

doody Review Services

reviewer:paul F Stahls, Md(ochsner Clinic Foundation)
description:this Is A Comprehensive Review Of The Current Knowledge Base Of Lipidology With Particular Emphasis On Atherosclerosis And Coronary Artery Disease.
purpose:modeled After The Continuing Medical Education Courses In The Lipid Disorders Training Center At Johns Hopkins, This Book Is Intended For Clinicians Interested In Treating Lipid Disorders.
audience:this Work Will Be Of Use To Students, Physicians In Training, And Ancillary Medical Personnel, As Well As Practicing Clinicians.
features:the Pathogenesis And Vascular Biology Of Atherosclerosis Is Discussed With A Thorough Review Of The Current Basic Science Literature. Dyslipidemia In Special Groups, Nontraditional Risk Factors, And Dietary And Pharmacologic Treatment Are Discussed With Special Attention To The Clinical Relevance Of The Data, Clinical Presentation Of These Patients, And The Epidemiologic Understanding Of This Patient Population.
assessment:this Is A Well-done, Concise Review Of The Field Of Dyslipidemia And Will Serve As A Nice Reference On The Current State Of The Field Of Lipidology.