3rd Edition
by Christie M. Ballantyne
Part of the renowned Braunwald family of references, Clinical Lipidology: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease provides today’s clinicians with clear, authoritative guidance on the therapeutic management of patients with high cholesterol levels and other atherogenic lipid disorders. An invaluable resource for cardiologists, lipidologists, endocrinologists, and internal medicine physicians, this one-stop reference covers everything from basic science and the pathogenesis of atherothrombotic disease to risk assessment and the latest therapy options. Now fully updated from cover to cover, the 3rd Edition offers unparalleled coverage of lipidology in an accessible and user-friendly manner.
- Thoroughly
covers the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with
elevated levels of lipids and lipoproteins, including all the latest
research-based recommendations, therapeutic breakthroughs, and related
clinical advances.
- Presents
the latest data on clinical guidelines, risk assessments, and
established and emerging pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic
therapies―all from internationally recognized experts in the field.
- Features
condensed, streamlined content that focuses on clinical applications
and applying concepts to the practice setting. Chapters have now been
completely reorganized into sections on risk assessment; therapy; new
and evolving therapeutic targets and platforms; and special
populations.
- Includes
new chapters on Polygenic Risk Scores; Inclisiran; Bempedoic Acid;
Selective Peroxisome Proliferator–Activated Receptor–a Modulator:
Pemafibrate; Evolving Therapeutic Targets: Lp(a), ANGPTL3, and ApoC-III;
New Therapeutic Platforms: Gene Therapy and Genome Editing; and more.
- Contains
new or expanded content on inflammation; genetic testing; troponins for
risk assessment; statins and role of bile acid sequestrants, niacin,
and fibrates; mAbs; CANTOS and CIRT; colchicine; IL-6; and cellular,
molecular, and genetic therapy.
- Provides
treatment algorithms throughout, as well as case vignettes that
highlight the most common clinical questions in each chapter.
- Incorporates
the latest guidelines from the AHA, ACC, ESC, and EAS, as well as
future directions for ongoing research and emerging applications.