Hormones and Atherosclerosis

List of Contributors

Conference Membership

Preface


1. Biosynthesis of Cholesterol


2. Some Aspects of the Biosynthesis of Cholesterol from Mevalonic Acid

Discussion of Chapters 1 and 2


3. The Formation and Metabolism of Bile Acids under Different Conditions

Discussion


4. Thyroid Function, Thyroxine Analogs, and Cholesterol Metabolism in Rats and Rabbits

Discussion


5. The Conversion of C14-Acetate to Cholesterol in the Euthyroid and Hypothyroid Dog

Discussion


6. The Relationship between Thyroid Hormones and Cholesterol, Biosynthesis and Turnover


7. Methyltestosterone and the Thyroid

Discussion of Chapters 6 and 7


8. A Comparison of the Participations of Fibroblasts and Reticuloendothelial Cells in the Synthesis and Metabolism of Cortisol and Cholesterol

Discussion


9. Influence of Hormones on Lipid Biosynthesis in Liver

Discussion


10. The Arterial Wall as an Organ


11. Control of Aortal Lipid Metabolism and Lipid Movement by Hormones and Vitamins

Discussion


12. Phospholipid Turnover in Atheromatous Lesions

Discussion


13. Isotopic Studies of Cholesterol Metabolism in Man

Discussion


14. Influences of Thyroid, Pancreatic, and Adrenal Hormones on Lipid Metabolism and Atherosclerosis in Experimental Animals

Discussion


15. Adrenocortical Hormones and Experimental Atherosclerosis

Discussion


16. Experimental Stress, Blood Lipids, and Atherosclerosis

Discussion


17. Experimental Atherosclerosis in Dogs

Discussion


18. Influence of Estrogens on Lipids and Atherosclerosis in Experimental Animals

Discussion


19. Effect of New Steroids on Blood Lipids

Discussion


20. Effect of Adrenals, Pituitary, Liver, and Mucopolysaccharides on Blood Lipids

Discussion


21. The Possible Relationship of the Emotions to Clinical Coronary Heart Disease

Discussion


22. Influences of Hormones on Circulating Lipids

Discussion


23. Effect of Desiccated Thyroid Substance and Thyroid Congeners upon Serum Lipoproteins and Serum Cholesterol Levels

Discussion


24. The Effects of Sex Hormones on Serum Lipids and Lipoproteins

Discussion


25. Modification of the Effects of Adrenal Cortical Steroids and Androgens on Serum Lipids and Lipoproteins by Caloric Supplementation and by Isocaloric Substitution of Carbohydrate for Dietary Protein

Discussion


26. Prediction of Estrogenic Side Effects of Steroids in Man

Discussion


27. Approaches to the Problem of the Relation of Emotions to Hormonal Function and Atherosclerosis

Discussion


28. Some Aspects of the Endocrinological Picture of the South African Bantu—A Population Relatively Free from Mortality from Coronary Disease

Discussion


29. Thyroid and Estrogen Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia in Man

Discussion


30. Interim Report on Clinical Experiences with Long-Term Estrogen Administration to Middle-Aged Men with Coronary Heart Disease


31. Studies with Manvene


32. Hormonal Treatment in Arteriosclerotic Disease

Discussion

Author Index

Subject Index