After half a century of debate, dyslipidemia has been accepted as a major, treatable cause of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Knowledge of the various types of dyslipidemia and their treatment is highly relevant to modern medicine, with its accent on prevention. This book, written by a general practitioner, an epidemiologist, and a lipidologist, details normal lipid metabolism, describes the genetic and acquired causes of dyslipidemia and reviews the evidence that the latter is a risk factor for vascular disease. It explains screening, risk assessment and management in clinical practice. Cardiologists, general practitioners and pharmacists will find this volume indispensable.