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Fully updated to reflect the latest findings in basic science and clinical medicine, the fourth edition provides a concise, readable overview of the structure and integrated function of the cardiovascular system. Highlights include the latest on electrophysiology, expanded information on cellular aspects of cardiac and smooth muscle function, and added coveerage of blood and blood clotting. Other features include an attractive new two-color design with improved illustrations, abuandant use of flow diagrams, tables, and illustrations, study questions with annotated answers, and four new appendices: Blood Cells, plasma proteins, key CV Variables and Their Normal Determinants; Hemostasis.

Preface	p. vii
Overview of the Cardiovascular System	p. 1
Objectives	p. 1
Homeostatic Role of the Cardiovascular System	p. 1
The Basic Physics of Blood Flow	p. 5
The Heart	p. 8
The Vasculature	p. 12
Blood	p. 15
Foundation for Subsequent Chapters	p. 16
Key Concepts	p. 17
Study Question... MOREs	p. 17
Suggested Readings	p. 18
Characteristics of Cardiac Muscle Cells	p. 19
Objectives	p. 19
Electrical Activity of Cardiac Muscle Cells	p. 20
Mechanical Activity of the Heart	p. 33
Interrelating Cardiac Muscle Cell Mechanics & Ventricular Function	p. 43
Key Concepts	p. 44
Study Questions	p. 44
Suggested Readings	p. 45
The Heart Pump	p. 47
Objectives	p. 47
Cardiac Cycle	p. 48
Determinants of Cardiac Output	p. 54
Influences on Stroke Volume	p. 55
Summary of Determinants of Cardiac Output	p. 59
Cardiac Energetics	p. 62
Measurement of Cardiac Function	p. 64
Key Concepts	p. 68
Study Questions	p. 69
Suggested Readings	p. 70
The Electrocardiogram	p. 71
Objectives	p. 71
Basic Features of the Electrocardiogram	p. 71
Cardiac Dipoles & Electrocardiographic Records	p. 74
Mean Electrical Axis & Axis Deviations	p. 78
The Standard 12-Lead Electrocardiogram	p. 79
Key Concepts	p. 81
Study Questions	p. 81
Suggested Readings	p. 82
Cardiac Abnormalities	p. 83
Objectives	p. 83
Electrical Abnormalities & Arrhythmias	p. 83
Valvular Abnormalities	p. 88
Key Concepts	p. 90
Study Questions	p. 91
Suggested Readings	p. 91
The Peripheral Vascular System	p. 93
Objectives	p. 93
Cardiovascular Transport	p. 94
Basic Vascular Function	p. 100
Measurement of Arterial Pressure	p. 109
Determinants of Arterial Pressure	p. 110
Key Concepts	p. 114
Study Questions	p. 115
Suggested Readings	p. 116
Vascular Control	p. 117
Objectives	p. 117
Vascular Smooth Muscle	p. 118
Control of Arteriolar Tone	p. 122
Control of Venous Tone	p. 132
Summary of Primary Vascular Control Mechanisms	p. 133
Vascular Control in Specific Organs	p. 133
Key Concepts	p. 143
Study Questions	p. 143
Suggested Readings	p. 144
Central Venous Pressure: An Indicator of Circulatory Status	p. 146
Objectives	p. 146
Influence of Central Venous Pressure on Venous Return	p. 147
Influence of Peripheral Venous Pressure on Venous Return	p. 149
Determination of Cardiac Output & Venous Return by Central Venous Pressure	p. 150
Clinical Implications of Abnormal Central Venous Pressure	p. 155
Key Concepts	p. 156
Study Questions	p. 156
Suggested Readings	p. 156
Regulation of Arterial Pressure	p. 157
Objectives	p. 157
Short-Term Regulation of Arterial Pressure	p. 158
Long-Term Regulation of Arterial Pressure	p. 173
Key Concepts	p. 178
Study Questions	p. 179
Suggested Readings	p. 179
Cardiovascular Responses to Physiological Stress	p. 181
Objectives	p. 181
Effect of Respiratory Activity	p. 183
Effect of Gravity	p. 185
Effect of Exercise	p. 190
Age-Dependent Cardiovascular Changes	p. 195
Effect of Gender	p. 197
Key Concepts	p. 198
Study Questions	p. 199
Suggested Readings	p. 199
Cardiovascular Function in Pathological Situations	p. 201
Objectives	p. 201
Circulatory Shock	p. 202
Cardiac Disturbances	p. 206
Hypertension	p. 213
Key Concepts	p. 216
Study Questions	p. 217
Suggested Readings	p. 217
Answers to Study Questions	p. 219
Appendix A	p. 233
Appendix B	p. 234
Appendix C	p. 235
Appendix D	p. 237
Index	p. 241
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