Description

Dyslipidemia is a disorder of the amount of lipids in the blood, and is a primary risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis and subsequent cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, understanding and treating dyslipidemia is a key step in preventing life-threatening events such as stroke and myocardial infarction. This three-course suite covers the types of lipids and their metabolic pathways, the current guidelines and strategies for diagnosing dyslipidemia, and the various therapies used to treat dyslipidemia and to prevent atherosclerosis.