书目名称 | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors |
编辑 | Gerd Schmitz,Michael Torzewski |
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概述 | Includes supplementary material: |
丛书名称 | Milestones in Drug Therapy |
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描述 | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) are established drugs for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Furthermore, they induce regression of vascular atherosclerosis as well as reduction of cardiovascular-related morbidity and death in patients with and without coronary artery disease. This book deals with statins which have substantially altered the approach to therapy of atherosclerosis and its sequelae. Emphasis is placed on the scientific background to the discoveries and the development of the therapy, including an overview of the current state of knowledge of the drugs. Clinical data are reviewed extensively. This book not only provides the reader with valuable information but also stimulates further research into the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and themechanisms behind the action of effective statins. It sets the stage for creative thinking among scientists of many disciplines for the accomplishment of our ultimate goals in treating atherosclerosis and its sequelae. This topical volume... |
出版日期 | Book 2002 |
关键词 | atherosclerosis; cardiovascular; coronary artery disease; heart; research |
版次 | 1 |
doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-8135-7 |
isbn_softcover | 978-3-0348-9451-7 |
isbn_ebook | 978-3-0348-8135-7Series ISSN 2296-6056 Series E-ISSN 2296-6064 |
issn_series | 2296-6056 |
copyright | Springer Basel AG 2002 |