Integrative Treatments to Reduce Risk for Cardiovascular Disease.

ABSTRACT: Recognizing the contribution and interrelatedness of lipoprotein risk factors is critical to prioritizing treatment strategies for cardiovascular risk reduction. Lipoprotein factors still dominate risk for developing cardiovascular disease, including myocardial infarction. Some emerging risk factors such as C-reactive protein are gaining acceptance due to recent prospective clinical trials demonstrating clinical benefit in reducing these markers. Other emerging risk factors, including lipoprotein particle size, remain to be validated.In this second article of a 2-part series, we will begin with a review of formal risk assessment, discussing the contribution of multiple "risky" and "healthy" components that play a part in overall cardiovascular health. Following risk assessment, we will dis

SUBMITTER: Bradley R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3065837 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature