Cardiovascular Physiology Concepts

Praised for its concise coverage, this highly accessible monograph  lays a foundation for understanding the underlying concepts of normal  cardiovascular function and offers a welcome alternative to a more  mechanistically oriented approach or an encyclopedic physiology text.  Clear explanations, ample illustrations and engaging clinical cases and  problems provide the perfect guidance for self-directed learning and  prepare you to excel in clinical practice.  

• Chapter Learning Objectives highlight key concepts at a glance. 
• Problems and Clinical Cases with Answers to Problems reinforce fundamental physiological concepts. 
• Summary of Important Concepts boxes provide bulleted quick-review of essential chapter content. 
• Multiple-choice Review Questions and Answers to Review Questions (with full explanations for each answer choice) enable self-assessment and alert you to areas requiring further study. 
• A chapter on Cardiovascular Integration, Adaptation, and Pathophysiology integrates cardiovascular concepts in the context of normal and clinically relevant conditions.