Visceral and Ectopic Fat 1st Edition

Visceral and Ectopic Fat — 1st Edition by Hildo Lamb delivers a concise, authoritative exploration of how hidden fat deposits drive metabolic disease and influence clinical outcomes worldwide. This compelling resource grabs attention with clear explanations of visceral adiposity, ectopic fat accumulation in liver, heart, pancreas and muscle, and their links to obesity, insulin resistance, NAFLD and cardiometabolic risk.

Clinicians, researchers and public-health professionals will find the book rich with practical insights: contemporary imaging approaches, biomarkers for risk stratification, and evidence-based strategies for prevention and management. Case-based discussions and up-to-date literature summaries make complex physiology accessible, supporting informed decisions in primary care, endocrinology and cardiology settings across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

Beyond theory, the text translates science into action — helping readers identify high-risk patients, tailor lifestyle and pharmacologic interventions, and integrate population-level measures to curb the growing burden of metabolic disease. Whether you’re a medical student, specialist, or policy-maker, the book equips you with tools to recognize and address the often-overlooked role of ectopic fat in chronic illness.

Written in a professional yet engaging style, Visceral and Ectopic Fat is an essential first-edition reference for anyone confronting the global epidemic of metabolic disorders. Add this authoritative volume by Hildo Lamb to your collection and stay at the forefront of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of fat-related cardiometabolic risk. Order your copy today.

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