Cardiovascular Physiology - Softcover

Mohrman, David E.; Heller, Lois Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071388648 ISBN 13: 9780071388641

Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange, 2002

Synopsis

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 this edition

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