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The truth about statins

risks and alternatives to cholesterol-lowering drugs

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"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"--

"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"--

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Gallery Books
Language
English

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New York

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
615.7/18
Library of Congress
RM666.S714 R63 2012, RM666.S714R63 2012

The Physical Object

Pagination
p. cm.

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL25139039M
Internet Archive
truthaboutstatin0000robe
ISBN 10
1451660979
ISBN 13
9781451660975, 9781451656404
LCCN
2011045571

Work Description

"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"--

"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"--

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