A comprehensive review of the structure, chemistry, and function of vascular smooth muscle, this volume reflects the extensive research by cardiovascular physiologists on the contractile system in the blood vessel wall. Six sections cover these important topics: Structure, Electrolyte and Electrophysiology; Regulation, Biochemistry, Muscle Mechanics, and Phylogenetic Variations.
"Serious students will welcome this volume because of the astronomical amount of material covered in its text. All in all, this is a magnificent volume for the connoisseur."--
Practical Cardiology