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Cardiovascular Risk Management

Richard Hobbs (Edited by), R Hobbs (Author), Bruce Arroll (Edited by)

9781405155755, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 27 November 2008

100 pages
27.6 x 22 x 0.6 cm, 0.354 kg

"An updated text, which has the merit of taking stock of the situation in a field, the management of cardiovascular risk, where the fast and sudden classification of the patient is essential . . . In conclusion, the work is properly addressed to all those who wish to have an overview of the management of patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, including nuclear physicians involved in nuclear cardiology." (Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging, 2010)

"This is an extremely valuable book for practicing physicians and researchers of cardiovascular disease. I highly recommend it for every medical library.” (Doody's Reviews, May 2009)

  • Practical ABC style
  • Enables doctors to prioritise treatment using risk-scoring systems and holistic recommendations for reducing cardiovascular risk
  • Includes treatment plans for individuals with diabetes, who are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease
  • How to reduce cardiovascular risk in other specific patient groups
  • Developed by expert groups in different regions of the world

Foreword.

Contributors.

1. The epidemiology of cardiovascular disease.

2. Using guidelines as a framework for cardiovascular risk management: comparison of international recommendations.

3. Identifying high-risk patients.

4. Moderate- to low-risk patients: management recommendations.

5. High-risk patients: management recommendations.

6. Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome patients: management recommendations for reducing cardiovascular risk.

7. Lifestyle changes to reduce cardiovascular risk.

8. Pharmacotherapy: improving the lipid profile.

9. Pharmacotherapy: lowering blood pressure.

10. Pharmacotherapy: lowering blood glucose.

11. Long-term management of cardiovascular disease.

12. Managing cardiovascular risk in the future.

Appendix.

Index.

Subject Areas: Medicine: general issues [MB]
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