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Informationen zum Autor Gotto, Antonio M.; Toth, Peter P. Klappentext Cardiovascular disease! including heart disease! peripheral arterial disease! and stroke! is the leading cause of illness and death in the United States. Filling a gap in the literature! this reference contains expert contributions on the care and management of patients at high-risk for cardiovascular disease and studies early indicators and risk factors that may impact therapeutic treatment! as well as aid in the early detection of heart conditions. Zusammenfassung Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and stroke, is the leading cause of illness and death in the United States. This book contains expert contributions on the care and management of patients at high-risk for cardiovascular disease and studies early indicators and risk factors. Inhaltsverzeichnis Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease and the Framingham Study Equation, Arterial Hypertension, Obesity and Lifestyle Modification, Effects of Nutrient Supplements and Nutraceuticals on Risk for Cardiovascular Disease, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes, Management of Elevated Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol. High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Triglycerides and Risk for Atherosclerotic Disease, Safety of Dyslipidemic Agents, The Metabolic Syndrome: Identification and Management of the Patient at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease, Inflammatory Mediators and C-Reactive Protein, Chronic Kidney Disease, Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Agents, Congestive Heart Failure: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Current Therapies, Stroke Prevention, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Tobacco and Cardiovascular Disease, Women and Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Disease in Racial and Ethnic Minorities
