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The sixth edition of 'Cardiovascular Physiology' is designed as a question/answer learning text that uses case presentations to provide examples.

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• Preface(p. ix)
• Chapter 1 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(p. 18)
• Chapter 2 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)
• Chapter 3 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)
• Chapter 4 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)
• Chapter 5 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)
• Chapter 6 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)
• Chapter 7 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)
• Chapter 8 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)
• Chapter 9 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)
• Chapter 10 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)
• Chapter 11 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)
• Appendix A (p. 239)
• Appendix B (p. 240)
• Appendix C (p. 241)
• Appendix D (p. 243)
• Appendix E (p. 246)
• Index(p. 251)

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

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