Update in Preventive Cardiology, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

In this issue ofMedical Clinics of North America,guesteditorDr.Douglas S. Jacobybringshisconsiderable expertise to the topic ofUpdate in Preventive Cardiology. Top experts in the field cover key topics suchashow to manage patients with elevated triglycerides, and when to refer;biomarkers andadvancedlipidtesting; cardiovascular genetics; noninvasive imaging for the asymptomatic patient; selecting the best oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy for women; racial disparities in preventive cardiology;and more. Contains15relevant, practice-oriented topicsincludingthe heart healthy diet; the most evidence-based exercise strategies for men and women; pre-diabetes, obesity, and pharmacologic interventions to lower cardiovascular risk; who should be evaluated for secondary hypertension;what is the optimal LDL; and more. Provides in-depthclinical reviews onpreventive cardiology,offeringactionable insights for clinical practice. Presents thelatest information on this timely, focused topicunder the leadership of experienced editors in the field.Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to createclinically significant,topic-based reviews.