Revised edition of: Cardiovascular physiology / Matthew N. Levy, Achilles J. Pappano. 9th ed. c2007.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Overview of the circulation and blood -- Excitation : the cardiac action potential -- Automaticity : natural excitation of the heart -- The cardiac pump -- Regulation of the heartbeat -- Hemodynamics -- The arterial system -- The microcirculation and lymphatics -- The peripheral circulation and its control -- Control of cardiac output: coupling of heart and blood vessels -- Coronary circulation -- Special circulations -- Interplay of central and peripheral factors that control the circulation.
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This edition of 'Cardiovascular Physiology' offers up-to-the-minute coverage of the physiology of the cardiovascular system. It also includes access to Student Consult - the entire book contents online.