Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-222) and index.
Essentials of the cardiovascular system -- The heart as a pump -- Cardiac myocytes -- Electrical activity of the heart -- The electrocardiogram -- Hemodynamics and peripheral circulation -- Vascular structure and function -- Hemostasis : coagulation and fibrinolysis -- Cardiovascular responses to acute aerobic exercise -- Cardiovascular adaptations to aerobic training -- Cardiovascular responses to acute resistance exercise -- Cardiovascular adaptations to resistance training.