{"product_id":"advances-in-statin-therapy-beyond-in-cvd-astc-a-textbook-of-cardiology-9789354653933","title":"Advances in Statin Therapy \u0026 Beyond in CVD","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCVD, or cardiovascular disease, is a general term that describes a disease of the heart or blood vessels. It is one of the most common causes of death.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStatins are a group of medicines that can help lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. LDL cholesterol of often referred to as ‘bad cholesterol’, and statins reduce its production in the liver. Having a high level of LDL is potentially dangerous as it can lead to  hardening and narrowing of the arteries (NHS).\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eComprising nearly 1000 pages, this book is a comprehensive guide to the latest advances in statin therapy and its clinical application for cardiovascular disease.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDivided into 29 sections, the text begins with clinical aspects of CVD, dyslipidemia (the imbalance of lipids such as cholesterol), and the use of statins for treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe next sections provide detailed discussion on the use of statins for different types of CVD, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmia, stroke, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe following chapters cover statin use for other systemic diseases such as obesity, kidney disease, diabetes, ocular disorders, skin conditions and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe book concludes with an insight into future therapies, with emphasis on PCSK9 inhibitors, a new treatment for lowering cholesterol in the blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection I: Clinical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection II: Statins and CAD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection III: Statins and Hypertension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection IV: Statins in Heart Failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection V: Statins in Arrhythmia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection VI: Statins in Aortic Disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection VII: Statin and Stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection VIII: Statins and Carotid Artery Disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection IX: Peripheral Vascular Disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection X: Statins in Reno Vascular Disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XI: Statins in Diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XII: Statins and Obesity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XIII: Statins and Kidney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XIV: Echocardiographic Evaluation of Statin Effect and Outcome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XV: Aortic Atherosclerotic Statin Effect Evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XVI: Statin Effect Evaluation in Renovascular Disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XVII: Nuclear Imaging in Vascular Atherosclerosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XVIII: Nutrition and Dyslipidemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XIX: Statins and Pediatric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XX: Statins and Eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XXI: Statins and Skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XXII: Statins and Pulmonary disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XXIII: Atorvastatin and CVD Prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XXIV: Rosuvastatin and CVD Prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XXV: Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XXVI: Dyslipidemia, Yoga \u0026amp; Statin Therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XXVII: Statins in Cardio Oncology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XXVIII: Beyond Statins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection XXIX: Future Directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51047095697751,"sku":"9789354653933","price":216.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9789354653933.jpg?v=1750970248","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/advances-in-statin-therapy-beyond-in-cvd-astc-a-textbook-of-cardiology-9789354653933","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}