This monograph, LDL at the vascular wall: New insights, new relevance, is offered as part of a series of continuing medical education programs from the University of Florida College of Medicine. The contributing editor is Andrew P. Selwyn, MD.

The content of the monograph includes new data on the role of inflammatory processes and oxidation of LDL in triggering plaque rupture, and the use of statins in reduction of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events in patients with stable and unstable coronary disease.