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Author:   Rodney J Levick
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Hodder Arnold
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9780340985113

ISBN 10:   0340985119
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   25 December 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Overview of the cardiovascular system. The cardiac cycle. The cardiac myocyte: excitation and contraction. Initiation and nervous control of heartbeat. Electrocardiography and arrhythmias. Control of stroke volume and cardiac output. Assessment of cardiac output and peripheral pulse. Haemodynamics: flow, pressure and resistance. The endothelial cell. The microcirculation and solute exchange. Circulation of fluid between plasma, interstitium and lymph. Vascular smooth muscle: excitation, contraction and relaxation. Control of blood vessels I. Intrinsic control. Control of blood vessels II. Extrinsic control by nerves and hormones. Specialization in individual circulations. Cardiovascular receptors, reflexes and central control. Co-ordinated cardiovascular responses. Cardiovascular responses in pathological situations.

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J Rodney Levick is Professor of Physiology, St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, UK

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