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001 2011045571
003 DLC
005 20120706165329.0
008 111214s2012 nyu 000 0 eng
010 $a 2011045571
020 $a9781451660975 (pbk.)
020 $a1451660979 (trade paper)
020 $a9781451656404 (ebook)
040 $aDLC$cDLC$dDLC
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050 00 $aRM666.S714$bR63 2012
082 00 $a615.7/18$223
084 $aHEA039080$aHEA032000$aHEA000000$2bisacsh
100 1 $aRoberts, Barbara H.
245 14 $aThe truth about statins :$brisks and alternatives to cholesterol-lowering drugs /$cBarbara H. Roberts.
260 $aNew York :$bGallery Books,$cc2012.
300 $axiv, 288 p. ;$c22 cm.
520 $a"From an award-winning cardiologist comes the most up-to-date, definitive reference book about statins--cholesterol-lowering drugs--providing a thorough examination of the uses and safety claims of this high-profile class of drugs.Controversy over drugs such as Lipitor and their widespread use has made its way into the mainstream, with Time magazine and ABC News devoting coverage to the efficacy of statins. Now, the Director of the Women's Cardiac Center in Providence, Rhode Island uses case studies and anecdotes to discuss the uses, misuses, dangers, and benefits of statins, enabling you to make informed decisions on how and when to use them. Including information on when statins help and when they don't, common side effects, gender differences and drug use, as well as tips and recipes that promote heart health, The Truth About Statins is a timely and invaluable tool for improving cardiovascular health and helping you meet your lipid-lowering goals"--$cProvided by publisher.
520 $a"The most up-to-date, definitive reference book about statins, this is a cross-examination of the claims about the safety of this controversial drug, by the director of the Women's Cardiac Center at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI"--$cProvided by publisher.
650 0 $aStatins (Cardiovascular agents)
650 7 $aHEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / Heart.$2bisacsh
650 7 $aHEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies.$2bisacsh
650 7 $aHEALTH & FITNESS / General.$2bisacsh
856 42 $3Cover image$uhttp://www.netread.com/jcusers2/1247/975/9781451660975/image/lgcover.9781451660975.jpg