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Coronary artery disease is the number one killer of men and women. Pharmacists have the opportunity to offer significant impact on the fight against this disease if they understand all the risk factors, how to risk stratify patients, and how to optimize treatment while minimizing adverse effects. Pharmacists offer value not only by managing treatment but also by identifying patients for primary prevention, based on risk factors and lipid profiles. With this information, pharmacists can recommend initiation of therapy at an early stage. Pharmacists also add value by managing cost issues in the treatment of lipid disorders. This book is designed to provide clinical pharmacists with the tools they need to manage patients with lipid disorders. It provides an overview of pathophysiology, the role of lipids in coronary artery disease, a review of pharmacologic options and their efficacy, and the implementation into practice based on risk and lipid profile results. Information is included about the implementation of lifestyle modifications, assessing therapy, monitoring and managing for adverse effects, as well as the management of drug interactions. Designed to target ambulatory care pharmacists and inpatient pharmacists who manage patients with lipid disorders, this book is also beneficial to physicians, nurse practitioners, and physicians assistants involved in managing lipids.

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