The best cardiovascular physiology text for USMLE and exam review
Cardiovascular Physiology is a concise and enjoyable way for you to gain a fundamental knowledge of the basic operating principles of the intact cardiovascular system and how those principles apply to clinical medicine. Succinct but thorough, it focuses on the facts and concepts you must know to get a solid "big picture" overview of how the cardiovascular system operates in normal and abnormal situations. No other text will prove more valuable in enhancing your ability to evaluate the myriad new information you will be exposed to throughout your career, than Cardiovascular Physiology.
FEATURES
NEW Includes a "Perspectives" section in each chapter that identifies important unresolved issues
Clarifies the details of physiologic mechanisms and their role in pathologic states
Links cardiovascular physiology to diagnosis and treatment
Summarizes key concepts at the end of each chapter
Highlights must-know information with chapter objectives
Reinforces learning with study questions at the end of each chapter