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Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease
Series: Fundamental and Clinical Cardiology
- Malcolm K. Robinson (Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA)
- Abraham Thomas (Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA)
- ISBN
- 9781574448634, 1574448633
- Size
- 6 x 9
- Pages
- 480
- Volume
- 58
- Series
- Fundamental and Clinical Cardiology
- Pub Date
- March 2006
This reference presents our current understanding of the epidemiology, pathology, and genetics of the obesity epidemic and its relationship to cardiovascular disease. It provides an evidence-based approach to the topic, as well as emphasizes a combined treatment strategy for patients suffering from both obesity and cardiovascular disease.
An imperative tool to understand and address two major health conditions currently affecting the population, this source:
• extensively reviews the pathological changes that occur in the obese patient that lead to the development of heart disease and vascular dysfuction
• provides a clear overview of obesity-related syndromes
• contains specific treatment strategies for managing the obese patient with cardiovascular disease
• includes expert recommendations on medical management issues of particular relevance to the obese patient
• discusses public health initiatives and practical approaches to prevent obesity
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