Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Diseases - 9780367379704

CRC Press

Biomarkers in Cardiovascular DiseasesAuthor(s): Dimitris Tousoulis, Christodoulos Stefanadis\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9780367379704, 978-0367379704\nSynopsis\nThe establishment of precise and reliable biomarker tests for the early stages of cardiovascular disease is of great importance and can be the cornerstone in the prevention of future cardiovascular disease (CVD). Furthermore, some biomarkers may provide important information concerning the pathogenesis of CVD or appear to be useful in risk stratification, in CVD diagnosis, or in monitoring therapy; many others may be risk factors themselves, representing therefore potential targets of therapy. The ideal biomarker should have the following characteristics: highly sensitive, specific, reliable, accessible, standardized, dependable, cost effective, and easily interpretable by clinicians. \n\nThe present book focuses on the presentation and evaluation of t.