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Informationen zum Autor Philip Aaronson is Reader in Pharmacology and Therapeutics at King's College, LondonJeremy Ward is Head of Department of Physiology and Professor of Respiratory Cell Physiology at King's College, LondonMichelle Connolly is Academic Foundation Doctor at the Royal Free Hospital, London Klappentext This concise and accessible text provides an integrated overview of the cardiovascular system - considering the basic sciences which underpin the system and applying this knowledge to clinical practice and therapeutics. A general introduction to the cardiovascular system is followed by chapters on key topics such as anatomy and histology, blood and body fluids, biochemistry, excitation-contraction coupling, form and function, integration and regulation, pathology and therapeutics, clinical examination and investigation - all supported by clinical cases for self-assessment. Highly visual colour illustrations complement the text and consolidate learning.The Cardiovascular System at a Glance is the perfect introduction and revision aid to understanding the heart and circulation and now also features:* An additional chapter on pulmonary hypertension* Even more simplified illustrations to aid easier understanding* Reorganized and revised chapters for greater clarity* Brand new and updated clinical case studies illustrating clinical relevance and for self-assessmentThe fourth edition of The Cardiovascular System at a Glance is an ideal resource for medical students, whilst students of other health professions and specialist cardiology nurses will also find it invaluable. Examination candidates who need an authoritative, concise, and clinically relevant guide to the cardiovascular system will find it extremely useful.A companion website featuring cases from this and previous editions, along with additional summary revision aids, is available at www.ataglanceseries.com/cardiovascular. Zusammenfassung This concise and accessible text provides an integrated overview of the cardiovascular system - considering the basic sciences which underpin the system and applying this knowledge to clinical practice and therapeutics. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface 6Recommended reading 6Acknowledgements 7List of abbreviations 8Introduction1 Overview of the cardiovascular system 10Anatomy and histology2 Gross anatomy and histology of the heart 123 Vascular anatomy 144 Vascular histology and smooth muscle cell ultrastructure 16Blood and body fluids5 Constituents of blood 186 Erythropoiesis, haemoglobin and anaemia 207 Haemostasis 228 Thrombosis and anticoagulants 249 Blood groups and transfusions 26Cellular physiology10 Membrane potential, ion channels and pumps 2811 Electrophysiology of cardiac muscle and origin of the heart beat 3012 Cardiac muscle excitation-contraction coupling 3213 Electrical conduction system in the heart 3414 The electrocardiogram 3615 Vascular smooth muscle excitation-contraction coupling 38Form and function16 Cardiac cycle 4017 Control of cardiac output 4218 Haemodynamics 4419 Blood pressure and flow in the arteries and arterioles 4620 The microcirculation and lymphatic system, and diapedesis 4821 Fluid filtration in the microcirculation 5022 The venous system 5223 Local control of blood flow 5424 Regulation of the vasculature by the endothelium 5625 The coronary, cutaneous and cerebral circulations 5826 The pulmonary, skeletal muscle and fetal circulations 60Integration and regulation27 Cardiovascular refl exes 6228 Autonomic control of the cardiovascular system 6429 The control of blood volume 6630 Cardiovascular effects of exercise 6831 Shock and haemorrhage 70History, examination and investigations32 History and examination of the cardiovascular system 7233 Cardiovascular investigations 74Pathology and therapeutics34 Risk factors for cardiovascular d...
