The Cardiovascular System
Systems of the Body Series
2nd Edition
Published on 5. February 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-7020-3374-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is an integrated textbook on the cardiovascular system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course.
More details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Medical and other health science students
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
ill
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 280 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-3374-2 (9780702033742)
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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 elctrocardiogram. Large blood vessels. Resistance blood vessels.Arterial blood pressure. Capilliary function and lymphatic system. Fetal cardiovascular system and congenital heart disease. Exercise and the cardiovascular system. Haemorrhage and circulatory shoock.