Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Lipid Disorders

The fourth edition of this handbook, which describes the fundamentals of blood lipid metabolism and the connection between high cholesterol levels, atherosclerosis, and heart disease, closely examines non-LDL therapy, HDL-C raising therapy, and w-3 fatty acid and fibrate research. The author also offers his unique perspective on recent cholesterol-lowering trials. An internationally known expert on lipid disorders, Dr. Gotto discusses risk assessment, drug and diet therapies, and special consideration in children, the elderly, and diabetic patients.