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Winter 2014 2015
Atherogenic lipoproteins play a critical role in the initiation and progression of vascular atherosclerosis, and decades of research have clearly demonstrated the benefits of lipid-lowering therapy for prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events. However, despite the... more
Case: The patient was a 62-year-old Caucasian woman when she was first seen at the Florida Lipid Institute in 2010. She had hypertension that was treated with losartan/HCTZ. She had no other significant past medical history. She had a family history of hypertension and diabetes and one brother... more
It was an honor and privilege for the Southeast Lipid Association (SELA) to host the National Lipid Association (NLA) Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Fla. this past May 2014. Excellent topics and presenters offered practical knowledge for integrating the latest clinical research guidelines into... more
“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” – Helen Keller This quote is a favorite of Deborah S. Croy, DNP.... more