Cardiovascular Physiology - Softcover

Mohrman, David; Heller, Lois

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071388648 ISBN 13: 9780071388641

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2002

Synopsis

This work provides students with a thorough grounding in those aspects of cardiovascular physiology that are crucial to understanding clinical medicine. A perfect review for the USMLE Step 1, the Fifth Edition features updated sections on muscle contractile processes and membrane potential, a new appendix with normal values for major cardiovascular variables, and updated study questions and case presentations.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

CLEAR, CONCISE, AND UP TO DATE
Here is a direct, highly-readable way for students to gain a fundamental knowledge and basic understanding of cardiovascular physiology. Experienced practitioners will find this versatile reference to be the perfect refresher course and a convenient way to stay up-to-date on the latest research and developments in this ever-changing field.

#1 CHOICE FOR CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

- Provides a short, well-mapped path to mastery of concepts and functions of cardiovascular physiology

- Clarifies the details of physiologic mechanisms and their role in pathologic states

- Links cardiovascular physiology to diagnosis and treatment

- Summarizes key concepts at the end of each chapter with locators indicating where the material is located in the text

- Offers new information on discoveries in muscle contraction, membrane potential, and more

- Provides an ideal quick review for the USMLE Step 1 with enhanced illustrations, an easier-to-read format, and handy new tables of normal cardiovascular system values

- Reinforces learning with new study questions

- Convenient appendix resources and a list of recommended readings

[four stars] from Doody

"A pleasure to read and have, for both the beginner and the practitioner ... a concise but thorough overview of the basic concepts of cardiovascular physiology ... a welcome reference for those who wish to stay abreast without being overwhelmed by unnecessary methodological details."

- from the Doody review of the Fourth Edition

About the Author:

Associate Professor, Department of Medical and Molecular Physiology, School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Duluth

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0071388648
• ISBN 13: 9780071388641
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 257