Cardiovascular Physiology, Seventh Edition
ISBN: 9780071701204 | 0071701206
Edition: 7thFormat: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Pub. Date: 7/16/2010
Why Rent from Knetbooks?
Because Knetbooks knows college students. Our rental program is designed to save you time and money. Whether you need a textbook for a semester, quarter or even a summer session, we have an option for you. Simply select a rental period, enter your information and your book will be on its way!
Top 5 reasons to order all your textbooks from Knetbooks:
- We have the lowest prices on thousands of popular textbooks
- Free shipping both ways on ALL orders
- Most orders ship within 48 hours
- Need your book longer than expected? Extending your rental is simple
- Our customer support team is always here to help
Sales Handle Short well mapped path to mastery of concepts and functions of cardiovascular physiology. Clarifies the details of physiologic mechanisms and their role in pathologic states.Links cardiovascular physiology to diagnosis and treatment. Excellent pedagogy with study questions and key concepts.About the Book Concise and thorough overview of the basic concepts of cardiovascular physiology. Because of the plethora of new information stemming from cardiovascular research, this new editon comes as a welcome reference for those who wish to ... MORE
| Preface | p. ix |
| 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. 13 |
| Blood | p. 15 |
| Foundation for Subsequent Chapters | p. 17 |
| Key Concepts | p. 17 |
| Study Questions... MORE | p. 18 |
| Characteristics of Cardiac Muscle Cells | p. 20 |
| Objectives | p. 20 |
| Electrical Activity of Cardiac Muscle Cells | p. 21 |
| Mechanical Activity of the Heart | p. 35 |
| Relating Cardiac Muscle Cell Mechanics to Ventricular Function | p. 44 |
| Key Concepts | p. 45 |
| Study Questions | p. 46 |
| The Heart Pump | p. 48 |
| Objectives | p. 48 |
| Cardiac Cycle | p. 49 |
| Determinants of Cardiac Output | p. 55 |
| Influences on Stroke Volume | p. 56 |
| Summary of Determinants of Cardiac Output | p. 59 |
| Cardiac Energetics | p. 63 |
| Key Concepts | p. 65 |
| Study Questions | p. 66 |
| Measurements of Cardiac Function | p. 67 |
| Objectives | p. 67 |
| Measurement of Cardiac Output | p. 67 |
| Cardiac Contractility Estimates | p. 68 |
| Measurement of Cardiac Excitation-The Electrocardiogram | p. 70 |
| Cardiac Dipoles and Electrocardiographic Records | p. 74 |
| Mean Electrical Axis and Axis Deviations | p. 77 |
| The Standard 12-Lead Electrocardiogram | p. 79 |
| Key Concepts | p. 81 |
| Study Questions | p. 81 |
| Cardiac Abnormalities | p. 83 |
| Objectives | p. 83 |
| Electrical Abnormalities and Arrhythmias | p. 83 |
| Valvular Abnormalities | p. 88 |
| Key Concepts | p. 91 |
| Study Questions | p. 92 |
| The Peripheral Vascular System | p. 94 |
| Objectives | p. 94 |
| Cardiovascular Transport | p. 96 |
| Basic Vascular Function | p. 102 |
| Measurement of Arterial Pressure | p. 111 |
| Determinants of Arterial Pressure | p. 112 |
| Key Concepts | p. 115 |
| Study Questions | p. 116 |
| Vascular Control | p. 119 |
| Objectives | p. 119 |
| Vascular Smooth Muscle | p. 120 |
| Control of Arteriolar Tone | p. 125 |
| Control of Venous Tone | p. 134 |
| Summary of Primary Vascular Control Mechanisms | p. 134 |
| Vascular Control of Coronary Blood Flow | p. 135 |
| Vascular Control in Specific Organs | p. 138 |
| Key Concepts | p. 146 |
| Study Questions | p. 146 |
| Central Venous Pressure: An Indicator of Circulatory Hemodynamics | p. 148 |
| Objectives | p. 148 |
| Interaction of System Components | p. 148 |
| Central Venous Pressure: An Indicator of Circulatory Status | p. 151 |
| Influence of Central Venous Pressure on Venous Return | p. 152 |
| Influence of Peripheral Venous Pressure on Venous Return | p. 153 |
| Determination of Cardiac Output and Venous Return by Central Venous Pressure | p. 154 |
| Clinical Implications of Abnormal Central Venous Pressures | p. 159 |
| Key Concepts | p. 160 |
| Study Questions | p. 161 |
| Regulation of Arterial Pressure | p. 163 |
| Objectives | p. 163 |
| Short-Term Regulation of Arterial Pressure | p. 164 |
| Long-Term Regulation of Arterial Pressure | p. 174 |
| Key Concepts | p. 180 |
| Study Questions | p. 181 |
| Cardiovascular Responses to Physiological Stresses | p. 183 |
| Objectives | p. 183 |
| Effect of Respiratory Activity | p. 185 |
| Effect of Gravity | p. 188 |
| Effect of Exercise | p. 193 |
| Normal Cardiovascular Adaptations | p. 197 |
| Effect of Gender | p. 201 |
| Key Concepts | p. 201 |
| Study Questions | p. 202 |
| Cardiovascular Function in Pathological Situations | p. 204 |
| Objectives | p. 204 |
| Circulatory Shock | p. 205 |
| Cardiac Disturbances | p. 210 |
| Hypertension | p. 217 |
| Key Concepts | p. 221 |
| Study Questions | p. 222 |
| Answers to Study Questions | p. 224 |
| p. 239 | |
| p. 240 | |
| p. 241 | |
| p. 243 | |
| p. 246 | |
| Index | p. 251 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
David E. Mohrman Ph.D
Lois Jane Heller Ph.D
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Department of Physiology
School of Medicine
1035 University Drive
Duluth Minnesota
Lois Jane Heller Ph.D
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Department of Physiology
School of Medicine
1035 University Drive
Duluth Minnesota
