Cardiovascular physiology, 9th ed.9780323034463 Cardiovascular physiology Cardiovascular physiology is the study of the circulatory system. More specifically, it addresses the physiology of the heart ("cardio") and blood vessels ("vascular"). , 9th ed. Levy, Matthew N. and Achilles J. Pappano. Elsevier Mosby 2007 269 pages $39.95 Paperback Mosby physiology monograph series QP101 This resource for medical students, graduate students, and cardiovascular fellows provides an accessible introduction to the physiology of the cardiovascular system cardiovascular system: see circulatory system. cardiovascular system System of vessels that convey blood to and from tissues throughout the body, bringing nutrients and oxygen and removing wastes and carbon dioxide. . Twelve chapters describe the individual parts of the system, while a concluding chapter explains how they all work together. Case histories with multiple-choice questions illustrate the clinical relevance of the material. The text is accompanied by electron micrographs electron micrograph n. A micrograph made by an electron microscope. and line drawings. Levy is Professor Emeritus of Physiology at Case Western Reserve U., and Pappano is affiliated with the U. of Connecticut's Calhoun Cardiology cardiology Medical specialty dealing with heart diseases and disorders. It began with the 1749 publication by Jean Baptiste de Sénac of contemporary knowledge of the heart. Diagnostic methods improved in the 19th century, and in 1905 the electrocardiograph was invented. Center. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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