Praised for its concise coverage, this highly accessible monograph lays a foundation for understanding the underlying concepts of normal cardiovascular function and offers a welcome alternative to a more mechanistically oriented approach or an encyclopedic physiology text. Clear explanations, ample illustrations and engaging clinical cases and problems provide the perfect guidance for self-directed learning and prepare you to excel in clinical practice.Chapter Learning Objectiveshighlight key concepts at a glance.Problems and Clinical Cases with Answers to Problemsreinforce fundamental physiological concepts.Summary of Important Conceptsboxes provide bulleted quick-review of essential chapter content.Multiple-choice Review Questions and Answers to Review Questions(with full explanations for each answer choice) enable self-assessment and alert you to areas requiring further study.A chapteronCardiovascular Integration, Adaptation, and Pathophysiologyintegrates cardiovascular concepts in the context of normal and clinically relevant conditions.eBook available.Fast, smart, and convenient, today's eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and much more.

Praised for its concise coverage, this highly accessible monograph lays a foundation for understanding the underlying concepts of normal cardiovascular function and offers a welcome alternative to a more mechanistically oriented approach or an encyclopedic physiology text. Clear explanations, ample illustrations and engaging clinical cases and problems provide the perfect guidance for self-directed learning and prepare you to excel in clinical practice.