Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Continuum, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics

Download or read book Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Continuum, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics written by Prakash C. Deedwania and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-05-28 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the numerous advances that have been made in treatment of heart disease over the past 20 years, physicians are now emphasizing more than ever the prevention of heart disease. This issue provides cardiologists with practical state-of-the-art information on prevention that can be be easily applied to their patients. Topics covered include diabetes, lipid-lowering therapy, RAAS blockade, emerging therapies for atherosclerosis prevention, and heart disease in women.