Libro Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitors De Schmitz, Gerd ; Torzewski, Michael

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Birkhauser

Autor

Schmitz, Gerd ; Torzewski, Michael

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

151

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

23.4 x 15.6 x 0.9 cm

Peso

0.24 kg.

ISBN13

9783034894517

Categorías

Farmacología
Farmacia y prescripción
Jardinería

Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitors

Schmitz, Gerd ; Torzewski, Michael (Autor) · Birkhauser · Tapa Blanda

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Reseña del libro "Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitors"

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) are established drugs for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Furthermore, they induce regression of vascular atherosclerosis as well as reduction of cardiovascular-related morbidity and death in patients with and without coronary artery disease. This book deals with statins which have substantially altered the approach to therapy of atherosclerosis and its sequelae. Emphasis is placed on the scientific background to the discoveries and the development of the therapy, including an overview of the current state of knowledge of the drugs. Clinical data are reviewed extensively. This book not only provides the reader with valuable information but also stimulates further research into the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and the mechanisms behind the action of effective statins. It sets the stage for creative thinking among scientists of many disciplines for the accomplishment of our ultimate goals in treating atherosclerosis and its sequelae. This topical volume...