Rapid Reference to Dyslipidaemia will provide the reader with authoritative and accessible information from a clinical expert in the field, to assist with treatment decisions.
Each title in the Rapid Reference series covers diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of the disease area. They also contain drug listings, clinical trial information, future developments, FAQs and website listings to keep the reader up to date with the disease area.
With patients becoming better informed about the nature and management of their conditions, Rapid Reference is a timely new series that offers doctors easy access to the best information for patient care and management.
Epidemiology Statistical and physiological normality Epidemic dyslipidemia and the less common forms of dyslipidemia
Pathology Genetics Lipoprotein classes How dyslipidemias cause disease
Diagnosis Practical classification of dyslipidemia Primary and secondary dyslipidemias Hypercholesterolemia Mixed dyslipidemias Atherogenic dyslipidemia Familial combined hyperlipidemia Dysbetalipoproteinemia High triglycerides and high HDL-cholesterol Hypertriglyceridemia Familial hypertriglyceridemia Severe hypertriglyceridemia Hypolipidemia Low HDL-cholesterol as a primary or sole dyslipidemia Low LDL-cholesterol
Therapy International recommendations assessing risk and setting goals of therapy How to treat Diet Drugs Non-drug, non-dietary treatment of dyslipidemia
Special groups Children Familial hypercholesterolemia Chylomicronemia syndrome Women Pregnancy Estrogen replacment therapy
Frequently asked questions
Future developments
Appendix 1 - commonly used drugs
Appendix 2 - useful addresses & websites for GPs and patients
Index
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