1st Edition
Cardiovascular Physiology: Questions for Self Assessment
Overview of the Cardiovascular System
The Cardiac Cycle
The Cardiac Myocyte: Excitation and Contraction
Initiation and Nervous Control of Heartbeat
Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias
Control of Stroke Volume and Cardiac Output
Assessment of Cardiac Output and Peripheral Pulse
Haemodynamics: Flow, Pressure and Resistance
The Endothelial Cell
The Microcirculation and Solute Exchange
Circulation of Fluid Between Plasma, Interstitium and Lymph
Vascular Smooth Muscle: Excitation, Contraction and Relaxation
Control of Blood Vessels I. Intrinsic Control
Control of Blood Vessels II. Extrinsic Control by Nerves and Hormones
Specialization in Individual Circulations
Cardiovascular Receptors, Reflexes and Central Control
Coordinated Cardiovascular Responses
Cardiovascular Responses in Pathological Situations
Biography
J Rodney Levick is Professor of Physiology, St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, UK
