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hypercholesterolemia, cigarette smoking, hypertension,
hyperinsulinemia, and hypoestrogenemia. Suggests that
medical approaches may be more effective than bypass
surgery or angioplasty in managing...
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This state-of-the-art reference discusses nonsurgical treatment to
prevent, arrest, or reverse the progression of
atherosclerosis-outlining specific methods to reduce coronary risk
factors, including hypercholesterolemia, cigarette smoking,
hypertension, hyperinsulinemia, and hypoestrogenemia. Suggests that
medical approaches may be more effective than bypass surgery or
angioplasty in managing coronary artery disease! Presenting
atherosclerosis as a diffuse, nonisolated disease that cannot be
adequately treated by focusing on individual lesions, Medical
Management of Atherosclerosis analyzes the effect of gonadal
hormones, especially estrogens, on the process of atherosclerosis
describes pharmacological interventions combined with blood
pressure lowering, lipid reduction, and hormone therapies furnishes
guidelines for bringing atherosclerosis prevention regimens into
clinical practice addresses the cost effectiveness of
atherosclerosis intervention examines the potential of genetics and
gene therapy in treating atherosclerosis and much more! Containing
over 1000 bibliographic citations, tables, and drawings, Medical
Management of Atherosclerosis is an important resource for
cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, internists, family practice
and primary care physicians, and interns, residents, fellows, and
medical school students in these disciplines. "Dr. John LaRosa has
been a major contributor to our current knowledge about the
prevention and treatment of arteriosclerosis. Over the years he has
championed the importance of making certain that the medical
community and the public know about coronary arteriosclerosis This
book is one more weapon in Dr. LaRosa's crusadePhysicians, even
specialists, will be well served by reading this book and, thus,
the patients will benefit. "-Claude Lenfant, M.D. From the Series
Introduction" Dr. LaRosa and the contributors to his book provide
relevant current information in a remarkably thorough and readable
formatIts readers will undoubtedly benefit. "-Burton E. Sobel,
M.D., The University of Vermont College of Medicine and Fletcher
Allen Health Care-Medical Center Hospital of Vermont Campus,
Burlington The book can be recommended without reservation to both
the chronic arterial disease specialist and the practitioner
dealing with vascular problems on a day-to-day basis. -The
International Journal of Vascular Medicine "an excellent guide and
reference of current knowledge in atherosclerosis and should be
recommended to all internists or cardiologists aiming to update
their information in this fast growing field. "-Acta Cardiologia
