Diet therapy and treatment of hypercholesterolemic patients
Miggiano, G.A.; Mele, C.
La Clinica Terapeutica 154(4): 287-291
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-9074 PMID: 14618948 Document Number: 557653
Atherosclerosis is the main cause of death in western industrialized Countries. Different studies have shown the fundamental role of cholesterol-containing lipoproteins in the atherogenic process and the beneficial impact of lowering plasma cholesterol levels. To achieve reduction of plasma cholesterol, in the general population as well as in high-risk subjects, dietetic measures should first aim at controlling such a risk factor. Guidelines to be followed in prescribing a diet for hypercholesterolemic patients are presented.