The Structure of Normal Fibers of Purkinje in the Adult Human Heart and Their

Omer van der Stricht, Thomas Wingate Todd

ISBN 10: 1528520432 / ISBN 13: 9781528520430

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

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Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed exploration of the normal fibers of Purkinje in the adult human heart. The author, a leading expert in the field, meticulously examines their morphology, structure, and function, providing a comprehensive understanding of these critical components of the cardiac conduction system. The book begins by establishing the historical context of Purkinje fiber research, acknowledging the contributions of prominent scientists and highlighting the gradual evolution in our knowledge of these structures. The author then delves into their intricate anatomy, describing their size, shape, and arrangement within the heart. By comparing Purkinje fibers to cardiac muscle fibers, the author elucidates their unique characteristics, including their abundance of cytoplasm, longitudinal striations, and distinctive patterns of myofibril organization. Furthermore, the book explores the functional significance of these features, demonstrating how they contribute to the rapid and coordinated electrical impulses essential for maintaining a regular heartbeat. The author discusses the role of Purkinje fibers in both normal and pathological conditions, providing insights into their involvement in arrhythmias and other cardiac disorders. Overall, this book offers a valuable resource for cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and researchers seeking a deeper understanding of the structure and function of Purkinje fibers. By combining detailed anatomical descriptions with functional insights, the author provides a comprehensive guide to these crucial components of the cardiac conduction system, advancing our knowledge of their role in maintaining a healthy and functioning heart. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Structure of Normal Fibers of Purkinje in the Adult Human Heart and Their
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528520432
• ISBN 13: 9781528520430
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biology

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This book offers a detailed exploration of the normal fibers of Purkinje in the adult human heart. The author, a leading expert in the field, meticulously examines their morphology, structure, and function, providing a comprehensive understanding of these critical components of the cardiac conduction system. The book begins by establishing the historical context of Purkinje fiber research, acknowledging the contributions of prominent scientists and highlighting the gradual evolution in our knowledge of these structures. The author then delves into their intricate anatomy, describing their size, shape, and arrangement within the heart. By comparing Purkinje fibers to cardiac muscle fibers, the author elucidates their unique characteristics, including their abundance of cytoplasm, longitudinal striations, and distinctive patterns of myofibril organization. Furthermore, the book explores the functional significance of these features, demonstrating how they contribute to the rapid and coordinated electrical impulses essential for maintaining a regular heartbeat. The author discusses the role of Purkinje fibers in both normal and pathological conditions, providing insights into their involvement in arrhythmias and other cardiac disorders. Overall, this book offers a valuable resource for cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and researchers seeking a deeper understanding of the structure and function of Purkinje fibers. By combining detailed anatomical descriptions with functional insights, the author provides a comprehensive guide to these crucial components of the cardiac conduction system, advancing our knowledge of their role in maintaining a healthy and functioning heart.