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This is a detailed, one-of-a-kind research text on the latest knowledge and advanced clinical imaging procedures for the early detection of atherosclerosis by analysis of plaque morphogenesis. It shows how the new modalities of magnetic resonance imaging, spiral computed tomography, and intravascular ultrasound complement and supplement information gained by angiography and noninvasive duplex ultrasonography. This is the most complete work available on intima-media thickness. containing 15 major chapters by American and European experts from departments of neurology, epidemiology and biostatistics, endocrinology, internal medicine, pathology, pharmacology, cardiology, and public health. ... Read more

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This volume is devoted to atherosclerosis, hypertension, and diabetes, three of the most important disease conditions in the world today. Nutritional intervention, cholesterol lowering agents, lipids themselves, particularly oxidized LDL, protein modification by ADP-ribose, bone marrow study, endothelial cell dysfunction, angiotensin, and the role of infection and inflammation are all discussed in the context of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

The hypertension section focuses on factors that may be responsible for high blood pressure, such as genetic predisposition, vascular hyperplasia and remodeling, insulin resistance, neurological aspects such as hypothalamic peptides. Also discussed are the possible contributions of the cellular function of the endothelium, nutrition, kidney dysfunction, leptin, and the brain. Novel routes of drug delivery for treatment of hypertension is also a focus.

As for diabetes, the risk factors and mechanisms responsible for diabetic vascular and cardiac dysfunction are discussed. Lipid profile changes and fibrinolysis in diabetic patients is detailed, along with adipogenesis, diabetic cardiomyopathy, energy metabolism in the diabetic heart, vanadate as an alternative to insulin, insulin resistance mechanisms, and neurotransmitters as targets for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

These manuscripts were invited from scientists who presented state of the art lectures at the XVII World Congress of the International Society for Heart Research held in Winnipeg in July 2001. ... Read more

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Hardbound. This volume contains papers presented at the XIIIth International Symposium on Atherosclerosis (ISA). It summarizes the scientific and technological achievements in the field of Atherosclerosis in the 20th Century, and looks ahead to the potential for future progress and development in this new millennium. Research topics encompass all aspects of atherosclerosis, including:

• Epidemiology
• Pathogenesis
• Diagnosis
• Prevention and treatment

Highlighting the recent advances in the research of vascular biology, angiogenesis and atherogenesis, the importance of multiple risk factor clustering and the mechanism of metabolic syndrome, this volume of the International Congress Series will satisfy and encourage the readers of the scientific community of atherosclerosis research. ... Read more

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Emory University, Atlanta, GA.Text/atlas on the histologic and physical alterations of the arterial wall produced by the atherosclerotic process, for clinicians. Color illustrations. 24 contributors, 23 U.S. DNLM: Atherosclerosis - pathology atlases. ... Read more

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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 Atherosclerosisanalyzes the effect of gonadal hormones, especially estrogens, on the process ofatherosclerosisdescribes pharmacological interventions combined with blood pressure lowering, lipidreduction, and hormone therapiesfurnishes guidelines for bringing atherosclerosis preventionregimens into clinical practiceaddresses the cost effectiveness of atherosclerosis interventionexamines the potential of genetics and gene therapy in treating atherosclerosisand 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. ... Read more

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This book presents the current thinking of international experts regarding the underlying mechanisms of cardiovascular risk as well as the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of impaired large arterial stiffness and reduced large arterial distensibility. It also demonstrates the rationale for the present approach to the management and treatment of hypertensive diseases and atherosclerosis. The targeted readership includes basic scientists in vascular physiology as well as physicians and scientists in cardiovascular medicine, diabetes mellitus and renal diseases. ... Read more

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Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Atherosclerosis, Montreal, Canada, October 9-14, 1994. Clinical and basic research for cardiovascular physicians and researchers. Multiple international contributors. ... Read more

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Intended to be of use to cardiologists, this text covers the prevention of atheroscelrosis and hypertension beginning in youth. It covers the evidence and controversy that relates to the understanding of the earliest origins of atherosclerosis and hypertension. ... Read more

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Lowering cholesterol levels helps to reduce the chances of myocardial infarction and certain types of stroke. Tonkin et al. present the reader with sound clinical practices, based on scientific research and publications. ... Read more