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Metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease

Trends indicate that the metabolic syndrome will become the leading risk factor for heart disease. Now more than ever you need an all-in-one reference that provides the tools and practical advice you need to: Identify at-risk patients Explain individual contributing factorsAid in patient education a...

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Main Authors: Levine, T. Barry
Corporate Authors: Wiley InterScience Online service
Group Author: Levine, Arlene B
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Edition: 2nd ed.
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
Cardiovascular system > Diseases
MEDICAL / Endocrinology & Metabolism
MEDICAL / Nutrition
Metabolic Syndrome X
Cardiovascular Diseases > etiology
Cardiovascular Diseases > prevention & control
Risk Factors
Electronic books
Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118480045
Summary: Trends indicate that the metabolic syndrome will become the leading risk factor for heart disease. Now more than ever you need an all-in-one reference that provides the tools and practical advice you need to: Identify at-risk patients Explain individual contributing factorsAid in patient education and motivationDirect comprehensive care and Choose the most appropriate interventions Comprehensively revised to reflect leading-edge research and now organized to facilitate easy access to essential inf.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781118480045 (electronic bk.)
111848004X (electronic bk.)
9781118480069 (electronic bk.)
1118480066 (electronic bk.)
9781299158061 (MyiLibrary)
1299158064 (MyiLibrary)
9781118480076
1118480074
Index Number: RC662
CLC: R587
Contents: The metabolic syndrome : a relevant concept? -- Mitochondria -- Telomeres -- The FoxO transcription factors and sirtuins -- Insulin and insulin-like growth factor -- Oxidative stress -- Mental stress -- Sleep -- Inflammation -- Adipose tissue and overweight -- Weight loss and diet -- Skeletal muscle and exercise -- Lipids, atherogenic dyslipidemia, and therapy -- The endothelium, cardiovascular disease, and therapy -- Insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and therapy.

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