Initial atherosclerosis: risk factors, diagnosis, prevention, treatment

The monograph discusses modern ideas about risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnosis and prevention of atherosclerosis in men of young and middle -aged. The results of the main most important international and own research on this topic are presented. Separate sections are devoted to the relationship of atherosclerosis with a violation of adipokine and increthic metabolism, as well as the influence of genetic, epigenetic, professional and climatogeographic factors on the development of atherosclerosis at a young age. The issues of early vascular aging and forecasting of atherosclerosis on the basis of studies are highlighted. The concept of modern treatment and preventive measures aimed at preventing the development of atherosclerosis and associated diseases. The monograph is built in accordance with the theme of scientific research conducted by the Department of Hospital therapy of Vmed named after S. M. Kirova. The publication is intended for students of 5, 6-year courses of medical universities and faculties, as well as clinical residents, graduate students, therapists, cardiologists.