Heart physiology and pathophysiology /

Heart Physiology and Pathophysiology, 4E, provides the foundation for the scientific understanding of heart function and dysfunction, and bridges the gap between basic cardiovascular science and clinical cardiology. This comprehensive text covers all the important aspects of the heart and vascular s...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Sperelakis, Nick, 1930-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Diego, Calif. : Academic Press, 2001.
Edition:4th ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Heart Physiology and Pathophysiology, 4E, provides the foundation for the scientific understanding of heart function and dysfunction, and bridges the gap between basic cardiovascular science and clinical cardiology. This comprehensive text covers all the important aspects of the heart and vascular system. The most important and relevant disorders are presented, with emphasis on the mechanisms involved. The first three editions of this book developed a reputation as the leading reference in cardiovascular science for researchers and academic cardiologists. This recent edition has been updated, expanded, and includes a number of new contributors. It has also been remodeled to expand its usage as a text reference for cardiology residents, practicing cardiologists, and graduate students. Key Features * The most comprehensive book available on this topic * Clear, concise, and complete coverage of all important aspects of cardiovascular physiology/pathophysiology * Completely updated version of the foremost reference on cardiovascular science, including new information on pathophysiology and electrophysiology * Useful tool in bridging the gap between basic science, pathophysiology, and clinical cardiology.
Item Description:First 3 eds. have title: Physiology and pathophysiology of the heart.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxi, 1261 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780126569759
0126569754
9780080533889
0080533884
9781281018922
1281018929