Over the past 20 years, effective treatments for lipid disorders have become
available. With the high incidence of coronary artery disease in the developed
world, interest in this area has greatly increased and 10% of the UK population
now qualify for lipid lowering treatment. It is therefore important that the
rational use of lipid-lowering treatment is based on an understanding of the
underlying metabolic problem. This comprehensive but concise guide makes basic
lipid metabolism understandable to the reader without over-simplification. The
often confusing classification of lipid disorders is explained clearly, and this
book will appeal to cardiologists, trainees, and all related healthcare
professionals who are involved in prescribing