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.
