title: Lipids and their role in coronary heart disease: what they do and how to manage them.
abstract: This article is a brief introduction to the role of lipids in coronary heart disease. The pathology of atherosclerosis and plaque rupture is described. Basic treatment options are outlined and therapeutic goals are listed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Duke University Health Systems, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Pradka
mesh_terms: D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000209:etiology; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D008055:Lipids / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents; D008055:Lipids