This work provides a guide to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention and management of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. The book's opening section examines major risk factors - particularly hypertension and lipid abnormalities - and primary prevention strategies. This is followed by an examination of the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying atherosclerosis, including up-to-date research on the special roles of inflammation and immunity. Sections cover topics including: pathophysiology; clinical presentation; ...
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This work provides a guide to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention and management of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. The book's opening section examines major risk factors - particularly hypertension and lipid abnormalities - and primary prevention strategies. This is followed by an examination of the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying atherosclerosis, including up-to-date research on the special roles of inflammation and immunity. Sections cover topics including: pathophysiology; clinical presentation; invasive and noninvasive diagnostic studies; and current pharmacologic, medical and surgical interventions. A concluding section on noncoronary atherosclerosis covers stroke and transient ischemic attacks, diseases of the aorta and peripheral arterial disease.
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Add this copy of Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease to cart. $132.00, new condition, Sold by Exlibooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from WOODSTOCK, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
