Table of Contents

Lipoprotein Metabolism and Vascular Biology.- Genetic Disorders of Lipoprotein Metabolism.- International Guidelines for Dyslipidemia Management.- Pathophysiology and Management of Dyslipidemias Associated with Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, and Other Insulin-Resistant States.- C-Reactive Protein and Other Inflammatory Markers in Cardiovascular Disease.- Dietary Prescriptions to Control Dyslipidemias and Coronary Disease Risk.- Pharmacological Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease.- Effects of Thiazolidinediones on Serum Lipoproteins.- High-Density Lipoproteins.- Management of Hypertriglyceridemia.- Lowering Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels to Reduce Atherosclerotic Coronary Heart Disease Risk.- Lipoprotein(a) as an Emerging Risk Factor for Atherothrombosis.- Familial Hypercholesterolemia and Lipid Apheresis.- Phytosterolemia.- Utilization of Lipoprotein Subfractions.- Cardiovascular Disease in Women.- Management of Lipids in the Elderly.- The Clinical Use of Noninvasive Modalities in the Assessment of Atherosclerosis.- Management of Dyslipidemia in Children.- The Allied Health Professional’s Role in the Management of Dyslipidemia.- Development and Management of a Lipid Clinic.- The American Board of Clinical Lipidology Physicianbreak Certification Program.

Reviews

From the reviews: "This text focuses on the science of lipidology and the management of lipid disorders. Therapeutic Lipidology is intended for practicing clinicians who manage patients with dyslipidemias. … The book is well written … and geared toward advanced-level practitioners. … Overall, the material is very up-to-date and timely. … This is an excellent text for clinicians desiring a current reference on lipid metabolism and the pathophysiology of lipid disorders. … Academic medical centers should also consider purchase of this text for this same reason." (James J Nawarskas, The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Vol. 42, September, 2008)