Mohrman, David E. creator author. Heller, Lois Jane author. text nyu 2018 9th edition. monographic eng

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ix, 287 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm This ninth edition includes some recent, new findings as well as a newly added emphasis on cardiovascular energetics. The latter is a result of our recent realization that maximizing energy efficiency to limit the workload on the heart is an important part of the overall plan. Preface -- Overview of the cardiovascular system -- Charateristics of cardiac muscle cells -- The heart pump -- Measurements of cardiac function -- Cardiac abnormalities -- The peripheral vascular system -- Vascular control -- Hemodynamic interactions -- Regulation of arterial pressure -- Cardiovascular responses to physiologic stresses -- Cardiovascular function in pathological situations -- Answers to study questions -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Appendix C -- Appendix D -- Appendix E -- Index. David E. Mohrman, Lois Jane Heller. Includes index. Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena WG 102 C56 2018 9781260026115 (alk. paper) 1260026116 (alk. paper) YDX 180213 20230404154607.0 1733741 eng