Lipoproteins in health and disease / edited by D.J. Betteridge, D. Roger Illingworth, J. Shepherd.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Betteridge, John.

Illingworth, D. Roger, 1945-

Shepherd, J. (James), 1944-

Rosengarten Family Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Blood lipoproteins--Metabolism--Disorders.

Blood lipoproteins.

Atherosclerosis--Etiology.

Atherosclerosis.

Lipoproteins--physiology.

Atherosclerosis--etiology.

Hyperlipoproteinemias--complications.

Hyperlipoproteinemias--therapy.

Medical Subjects:

Lipoproteins--physiology.

Atherosclerosis--etiology.

Hyperlipoproteinemias--complications.

Hyperlipoproteinemias--therapy.

Physical Description:

xviii, 1302 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Arnold ; New York : Oxford University Press, [1999]

Summary:

This comprehensive work deals with the major health problem of high lipid levels in blood, a cause of serious heart and vascular disease. Formerly the province only of the chemical pathologist, cardiologists and general physicians are now offering treatment as new 'lipid-lowering' drugs become available. The area is also of considerable interest to public health physicians as changes in lifestyle (such as dietary and smoking habits) have significant effects on lipid levels. A prestigious team of contributors covers all aspects of the topic, from molecular biology to practical dietary management to help reduce lipid levels.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.

ISBN:

0340552697

OCLC:

38758002