Ion Adventure in the Heartland, Vol 1 - Hardcover

Dubin M.D., Dale

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0912912111 ISBN 13: 9780912912110

Publisher: C.O.V.E.R., 2003

Synopsis

Explores the exciting ionic-molecular microcosm inside heart cells and the movement of three types of cat-ions that provide cardiac function. The movement of these ions is regulated by fascinating ion-kinetic structures of the heart's cells. This book talks about the ionic-molecular wonderland.

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Review:

"...a fantastic volume. It is "made simple" without sacrificing accuracy and the presentation is delightfully aesthetic." -- Yoram Rudy, Ph.D., Professor of Cardiac Bioelectricity and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Physiology Biophysics, and Medicine (Cardiology), Case Western Reserve University

"...beautifully illustrated, superb. I do not know of a better book for understanding the ionic-molecular mechanisms of the heart." -- Denton A. Cooley, M.D., President and Surgeon-in-Chief, Texas Heart Institute

"...brilliant in concept and execution...will lead to improved diagnosis and treatment, real advances in pharmacology and clinical understanding." -- Brian F. Hoffman, MD, College of Physicians and Surgeons Columbia University

"New monumental book, masterfully written and unique... destined to become a classic on the electrical activity of the heart." -- Prof. Nicholas Sperelakis, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

"To make the most difficult areas of cardiac science so accessible is remarkable. Even experts will find valuable insights..." -- Professor Denis Noble, CBE, FRS, Hon. FRCP, Department of Physiology, Oxford University

About this edition

• Publisher: C.O.V.E.R.
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0912912111
• ISBN 13: 9780912912110
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 376