Cardiovascular Physiology, Seventh Edition

by Mohrman, David; Heller, Lois

• ISBN13: 9780071701204
• ISBN10: 0071701206
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-16
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

Summary

The study guide that helps you to truly understand rather than merely memorize the essential principles of cardiovascular medicine

The goal of this unique review is to give you a working understanding of the key concepts of cardiovascular physiology. Concise but thorough, Cardiovascular Physiology focuses on the facts you need to get a solid big picture overview of how the cardiovascular system operates under normal and abnormal situations. There is no faster or more effective way to learn how the key principles of cardiovascular function apply to common physiological and pathological challenges than this engagingly-written guide.

Features:

-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

-Highlights must-know information with chapter objectives

-Provides the perfect quick review for the USMLE Step 1

-Reinforces learning with study questions at the end of each chapter

-Keeps you up to date on the latest research and developments in this ever-changing field

The content you need to gain a thorough understanding of this essential subject:

Overview of the Cardiovascular System, Characteristics of Cardiac Muscle Cells, The Heart Pump, Measurement of Cardiac Function, Cardiac Abnormalities, The Peripheral Vascular System, Vascular Control, Central Venous Pressure: An Indicator of Circulatory Hemodynamics, Regulation of Arterial Pressure, Cardiovascular Response to Physiological Stresses, Cardiovascular Function in Pathological Situations.

Sales Handle

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. Excellent pedagogy with study questions and key concepts.

About the Book

Concise and thorough overview of the basic concepts of cardiovascular physiology. Because of the plethora of new information stemming from cardiovascular research, this new editon comes as a welcome reference for those who wish to stay abreast without being overwhelmed by unnecessarymethodological details.

Features #1 choice for cardiovascular physiology!

-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

-Links cardiovascular physiology to dagnosis and treatment.

Market/Audience

-Primary Markets:1st and 2nd year Medical Students: 16,000 per year

-Secondary Markets:Nurse Practitioners and PA Students

Author Profiles

David E. Mohrman Ph.D Lois Jane Heller Ph.D University of Minnesota, Duluth Department of Physiology School of Medicine 1035 University Drive Duluth Minnesota

Author Biography

David E. Mohrman Ph.D
Lois Jane Heller Ph.D
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Department of Physiology
School of Medicine
1035 University Drive
Duluth Minnesota

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Overview of the Cardiovascular System	p. 1
Objectives	p. 1
Homeostatic Role of the Cardiovascular System	p. 1
The Basic Physics of Blood Flow	p. 5
The Heart	p. 8
The Vasculature	p. 13
Blood	p. 15
Foundation for Subsequent Chapters	p. 17
Key Concepts	p. 17
Study Questions	p. 18
Characteristics of Cardiac Muscle Cells	p. 20
Objectives	p. 20
Electrical Activity of Cardiac Muscle Cells	p. 21
Mechanical Activity of the Heart	p. 35
Relating Cardiac Muscle Cell Mechanics to Ventricular Function	p. 44
Key Concepts	p. 45
Study Questions	p. 46
The Heart Pump	p. 48
Objectives	p. 48
Cardiac Cycle	p. 49
Determinants of Cardiac Output	p. 55
Influences on Stroke Volume	p. 56
Summary of Determinants of Cardiac Output	p. 59
Cardiac Energetics	p. 63
Key Concepts	p. 65
Study Questions	p. 66
Measurements of Cardiac Function	p. 67
Objectives	p. 67
Measurement of Cardiac Output	p. 67
Cardiac Contractility Estimates	p. 68
Measurement of Cardiac Excitation-The Electrocardiogram	p. 70
Cardiac Dipoles and Electrocardiographic Records	p. 74
Mean Electrical Axis and Axis Deviations	p. 77
The Standard 12-Lead Electrocardiogram	p. 79
Key Concepts	p. 81
Study Questions	p. 81
Cardiac Abnormalities	p. 83
Objectives	p. 83
Electrical Abnormalities and Arrhythmias	p. 83
Valvular Abnormalities	p. 88
Key Concepts	p. 91
Study Questions	p. 92
The Peripheral Vascular System	p. 94
Objectives	p. 94
Cardiovascular Transport	p. 96
Basic Vascular Function	p. 102
Measurement of Arterial Pressure	p. 111
Determinants of Arterial Pressure	p. 112
Key Concepts	p. 115
Study Questions	p. 116
Vascular Control	p. 119
Objectives	p. 119
Vascular Smooth Muscle	p. 120
Control of Arteriolar Tone	p. 125
Control of Venous Tone	p. 134
Summary of Primary Vascular Control Mechanisms	p. 134
Vascular Control of Coronary Blood Flow	p. 135
Vascular Control in Specific Organs	p. 138
Key Concepts	p. 146
Study Questions	p. 146
Central Venous Pressure: An Indicator of Circulatory Hemodynamics	p. 148
Objectives	p. 148
Interaction of System Components	p. 148
Central Venous Pressure: An Indicator of Circulatory Status	p. 151
Influence of Central Venous Pressure on Venous Return	p. 152
Influence of Peripheral Venous Pressure on Venous Return	p. 153
Determination of Cardiac Output and Venous Return by Central Venous Pressure	p. 154
Clinical Implications of Abnormal Central Venous Pressures	p. 159
Key Concepts	p. 160
Study Questions	p. 161
Regulation of Arterial Pressure	p. 163
Objectives	p. 163
Short-Term Regulation of Arterial Pressure	p. 164
Long-Term Regulation of Arterial Pressure	p. 174
Key Concepts	p. 180
Study Questions	p. 181
Cardiovascular Responses to Physiological Stresses	p. 183
Objectives	p. 183
Effect of Respiratory Activity	p. 185
Effect of Gravity	p. 188
Effect of Exercise	p. 193
Normal Cardiovascular Adaptations	p. 197
Effect of Gender	p. 201
Key Concepts	p. 201
Study Questions	p. 202
Cardiovascular Function in Pathological Situations	p. 204
Objectives	p. 204
Circulatory Shock	p. 205
Cardiac Disturbances	p. 210
Hypertension	p. 217
Key Concepts	p. 221
Study Questions	p. 222
Answers to Study Questions	p. 224
	p. 239
	p. 240
	p. 241
	p. 243
	p. 246
Index	p. 251
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