The Cardiovascular System
Systems of the Body Series
Published on 14. April 2005
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-443-07308-3 (ISBN)
Description
This is a textbook on the cardiovascular system for medical students, offering an integrated coverage of the basic science and major diseases of the system.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Medical students
Illustrations
95 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 280 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-07308-3 (9780443073083)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
A design specification for the cardiovascular system. Cardiac muscle structure and function. The heart as a pump: valve function and valve disease. Regulation of cardiac function. Blood supply to the heart. Heart failure. The eclectrocardiogram. Large blood vessels. Resistance blood vessels. Arterial blood pressure. Capillary function and the lymphatic system. Fetal cardiovascular system and congenital heart disease. Exercise and the cardiovascular system. Haemorrhage and circulatory shock.