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The truth about statins : risks and alternatives to cholesterol-lowering drugs / Barbara H. Roberts.
- Description: 288 p.; 21 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Gallery Books, 2012.
- ISBN: 9781451660975 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 1451660979 (trade paper)
Available copies
- 5 copies at NOBLE (All Libraries).
Current holds
0 current holds with 7 total copies.
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Main | Adult Nonfiction | RM 666 .S714 R63 2012 (Text to phone) | Available | - |
| Gloucester | Adult Nonfiction | 615.718/Roberts (Text to phone) | Available | - |
| Melrose | New Books (Browsing Room) | 615.718 Roberts (Text to phone) | Checked out | 06/03/2013 |
| Reading | Adult New Nonfiction | NEW 615.718 ROB (Text to phone) | Checked out | 05/28/2013 |
| Stoneham | Adult Nonfiction Mezzanine | 615.718 ROB (Text to phone) | Available | - |
| Swampscott | Thomson Room | 616.1 R (Text to phone) | Available | - |
| Wakefield | Adult Nonfiction (2nd Floor) | 616.1 Roberts (Text to phone) | Available | - |
| Summary: | "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"-- |
| Summary: | "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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Statins (Cardiovascular agents) |
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