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Index
Cover Page
Cardiovascular Physiology
Copyright Page
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Overview of the Cardiovascular System
Objectives
Homeostatic Role of the Cardiovascular System
The Basic Physics of Blood Flow
The Heart
The Vasculature
Blood
Foundation for Subsequent Chapters
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Chapter 2 Characteristics of Cardiac Muscle Cells
Objectives
Electrical Activity of Cardiac Muscle Cells
Mechanical Activity of the Heart
Relating Cardiac Muscle Cell Mechanics to Ventricular Function
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Chapter 3 The Heart Pump
Objectives
Cardiac Cycle
Determinants of Cardiac Output
Influences on Stroke Volume
Summary of Determinants of Cardiac Output
Cardiac Energetics
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Chapter 4 Measurements of Cardiac Function
Objectives
Measurement of Cardiac Output
Cardiac Contractility Estimates
Measurement of Cardiac Excitation—The Electrocardiogram
Cardiac Dipoles and Electrocardiographic Records
Mean Electrical Axis and Axis Deviations
The Standard 12-Lead Electrocardiogram
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Chapter 5 Cardiac Abnormalities
Objectives
Electrical Abnormalities and Arrhythmias
Valvular Abnormalities
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Chapter 6 The Peripheral Vascular System
Objectives
Cardiovascular Transport
Basic Vascular Function
Measurement of Arterial Pressure
Determinants of Arterial Pressure
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Chapter 7 Vascular Control
Objectives
Vascular Smooth Muscle
Control of Arteriolar Tone
Control of Venous Tone
Summary of Primary Vascular Control Mechanisms
Vascular Control of Coronary Blood Flow
Vascular Control in Specific Organs
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Chapter 8 Central Venous Pressure: An Indicator of Circulatory Hemodynamics
Objectives
Interaction of System Components
Central Venous Pressure: An Indicator of Circulatory Status
Influence of Central Venous Pressure on Venous Return
Influence of Peripheral Venous Pressure on Venous Return
Determination of Cardiac Output and Venous Return by Central Venous Pressure
Clinical Implications of Abnormal Central Venous Pressures
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Chapter 9 Regulation of Arterial Pressure
Objectives
Short-Term Regulation of Arterial Pressure
Long-Term Regulation of Arterial Pressure
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Chapter 10 Cardiovascular Responses to Physiological Stresses
Objectives
Effect of Respiratory Activity
Effect of Gravity
Effect of Exercise
Normal Cardiovascular Adaptations
Effect of Gender
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Chapter 11 Cardiovascular Function in Pathological Situations
Objectives
Circulatory Shock
Cardiac Disturbances
Hypertension
Key Concepts
Study Questions
Answers to Study Questions
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Index
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