Case studies and the latest research provide you with vital new information on--detecting heart disease--from the EKG to coronary angiography, finding out if you've inherited your parent's heart disease, assessing your risk of heart attack--and reducing it, taking a scientific approach to exercise, drug therapy--why you need to know all the facts, how to make sure your cholesterol count is accurate, a medically proven action plan diet that works, high cholesterol in children--are yours at risk?, why a 'normal' cholesterol count isn't always good news, and what 'good' cholesterol is --and how you can get more of it.
Peter Kwiterovich Books
Dr. Peter Kwiterovich is a leading scholar in lipid research, focusing on the molecular underpinnings of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism disorders. His work investigates genetic predictors for early coronary artery disease and examines the impact of diet and lipid-lowering agents on dyslipidemia. He is particularly dedicated to understanding the expression and treatment of dyslipidemias originating in childhood. With extensive publications in top professional journals, his contributions have established him as a nationally and internationally recognized authority in his field.
