Main description:

Handbook of Lipidology is a practical guide to the basics of, clinical approach to, and therapeutic options for different lipid disorders.

The book is divided into twenty one chapters, covering different aspects of lipid disorders, ranging from dyslipidaemia and atherosclerosis, to obesity and hyperlipidaedmia. The first chapter covers the history of dyslipidaemia research, followed by a chapter on epidemiology of lipid disorders. Other chapters cover topics such as lifestyle modifications for the management of dyslipidaemia, diet, weight loss, and kidney disease.

Enhanced by full colour images and information tables throughout, Handbook of Lipidology is an ideal reference guide for busy clinicians and postgraduates.

Key Points

Practical guide to the management of lipid disorders
Includes history, molecular biology, medication and management of various disorders
Images and illustrations throughout

Contents:

History of the Dyslipidemia Research
Epidemiology of Lipid Disorders
Biochemical Basis of Dyslipidemia
Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis
HDL Metabolism, Mutation and Targeting
Clinical Approach to Lipid Disorders
Lipoprotein (a) and Atherosclerosis
Guideline for the Management of Dyslipidemias
Diet in Dyslipidemia
Lifestyle Modifications for the Management of Dyslipidemia
Obesity, Weight Loss and Lipid Disorders
Statins in Dyslipidemia
Bile Acid Sequestrants
Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors
Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia
Dyslipidemia in Children and Adolescents
Dyslipidemia in Diabetes Mellitus
Lipids and Kidney Disease
Evolving Targets and Therapeutic Agents for Dyslipidemia
Fibrates in Dyslipidemia

Index