The Carnitine System: New Therapeutical Approach to Cardiovascular Diseases

In the last few years, derivatives of L-carnitine, such as acetyl-L-carnitine and propionyl-L-carnitine, have been made available to doctors for treatment of specific pathologies. The effects of this family of related carnitine compounds on cardiovascular systems and diseases constitute the major issue addressed in this book. This text provides the reader with a concise update in this field. The information collected from experts on various aspects of carnitine should be useful for both clinicians and basic scientists.