This well-written and carefully organized textbook describes the performance of the mammalian cardiovascular system and the physiological mechanisms that maintain normal function. The viewpoint ranges from the molecular and cellular level to the integrated function of the entire human organism. The author reviews historical developments in the field, and offers a detailed survey of hemodynamic variables and methods for measuring cardiovascular function.
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"The text is clearly written and the book is a good supplement to those who find the standard texts too brief, or the major handbooks too complicated." --General Pharmacology "The text is concisely written and illustrated; charts are well drawn . . . . The references used are timely." --Choice



Book Information
ISBN 9780195058840
Author William R. Milnor
Format Hardback
Page Count 520
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 1105g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 173mm * 31mm