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The newly revised Third Edition of this practical manual offers up-to-dateclinical guidelines for evaluating and treating lipid disorders and reducingthe risk for coronary heart disease. The book reviews recent advances in theunderstanding of lipid metabolism and atherogenesis, examines clinical trialresults with lipid-regulating drugs, and discusses appropriate dietary andlifestyle modifications.This edition includes the 2001 National Cholesterol Education Program clinical guidelines for assessment and management of lipid disorders in adults. Close attention is given to plasma lipid control and coronary heart disease risk reduction in patients with diabetes mellitus, overweight/obese individuals, women, elderly patients, and younger patients.Henry J. Pownall is the author of 'Manual of Lipid Disorders: Reducing the Risk for Coronary Heart Disease', published 2002 under ISBN 9780781735841 and ISBN 078173584X.
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