Cardiovascular Physiology

Klappentext This well-written and carefully organized textbook describes the performance of the mammalian cardiovascular system and the physiological mechanisms that maintain normal function. The viewpoint ranges from the molecular and cellular level to the integrated function of the entire human organism. The author reviews historical developments in the field, and offers a detailed survey of hemodynamic variables and methods for measuring cardiovascular function. Zusammenfassung This well-written and carefully organized textbook describes the performance of the mammalian cardiovascular system and the physiological mechanisms that maintain normal function. The viewpoint ranges from the molecular and cellular level to the integrated function of the entire human organism. The author reviews historical developments in the field! and offers a detailed survey of hemodynamic variables and methods for measuring cardiovascular function. Inhaltsverzeichnis The circulatory system; Normal state of the circulation; Properties of cardiac cells; The heart as a pump; Electrical activity of the heart; Principles of hemodynamics; The cardiovascular control system; Autonomic and peripheral control mechanisms; Vascular smooth muscle and its regulation; Capillary and lymphatic systems; Pulmonary circulations; Regional circulation; The circulating fluid: blood; Methods of measurement.

Product details

• Authors: Professor of Physiology William R (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine) Milnor, William R. Milnor, William R. (Professor of Physiology Milnor, Milnor William R.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.06.1990
• EAN: 9780195058840
• ISBN: 978-0-19-505884-0
• No. of pages: 514
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / General, Anatomy, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Mammals, MEDICAL / Cardiology, PHYSIOLOGY, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology, MEDICAL / Anatomy, MEDICAL / Physiology, Zoology & animal sciences, Human biology, Cardiovascular medicine, Zoology and animal sciences, Zoology: Mammals, Zoology: mammals (mammalogy)