Rust and Rupture: Atherosclerosis

This chapter provides an overview of the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, and integrates the latest clinical guidelines and trials into a concise and practical guide to cardiovascular risk reduction and the management of dyslipidemia. These measures form the basis for a management strategy aimed at halting the progression of atherosclerosis, stabilizing rupture-prone plaques, preventing arterial thrombosis, and improving cardiovascular prognosis.