{"product_id":"9780470056905","title":"Practical Lipid Management Concepts and Controversies","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePractical Lipid Management\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConcepts and Controversies\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePeter P. Toth | Kevin Maki\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Endocrinology \u0026amp; Metabolism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLipid management is a key part of medical practice, affecting the prevention and treatment of several diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke. A practical text on the clinical management of dyslipidemias, \u003ci\u003ePractical Lipid Management\u003c\/i\u003e balances conceptual development and pathophysiology with a straightforward approach to the identification and treatment of abnormalities in lipid metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book explores the role of novel risk markers in clinical practice, summarizes the current guidelines for lipid management, and offers a critical and systematic approach to interpreting the results of clinical trials. A feature of the book is a set of sidebars which explore current controversies and unanswered questions in clinical lipidology. The treatment of specific dyslipidemias is illustrated with case studies. Treatment algorithms are also provided.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Lipid Management\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003edetails the relationship between specific lipids, lipoproteins and cardiovascular disease,\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eprovides guidance on the etiology and diagnosis of lipid abnormalities,\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esummarizes current understanding of atherogenesis, and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ereviews the evidence base for the use of therapeutic lifestyle change and specific lipid-lowering medications to reduce morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Lipid Management\u003c\/i\u003e provides a concise summary of best practice according to various international guidelines, making it a useful tool for all primary care physicians and others involved in the management of diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke. It will serve as an evidence-based, rapid, and valuable resource for family physicians, internists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, cardiologists, endocrinologists and allied health professionals involved in the care of patients with lipid disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter P. Toth\u003c\/b\u003e, M.D., Ph.D., FAAFP, FICA, FAHA, FACC. Director of Preventive Cardiology, Sterling Rock Falls Clinic, Ltd., Illinois, USA; Chief of Medicine, CGH Medical Center, Illinois, USA; Visiting Clinical Associate Professor, University of Illinois School of Medicine, USA; Editor-in-Chief, \u003ci\u003eJournal of Applied Research?in Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKevin C. Maki,\u003c\/b\u003e PhD. President, Provident Clinical Research \u0026amp; Consulting, Inc., USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 November 2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470056905\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314271449228,"sku":"9780470056905","price":83.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470056905.jpg?v=1780171337","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780470056905","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}