The Cardiovascular System: Systems of the Body Series Book

A textbook on the cardiovascular system for medical students, offering an integrated coverage of the basic science and major diseases of the system.* Integrated coverage of the structure, function and major diseases of the cardiovascular system - highly suitable for systems courses as taught in the new medical curriculum. * Coverage of the basic science is clinically driven - a common clinical presentation introduces each major topic. * Clinical cases are used and explained in the chapter rather than merely being present to provide additional interest. * Coverage of major diseases of the cardiovascular system equips students for the contact with patients which now occurs much earlier in the medical course. * Attractive, open two colour page design with objectives defined at the start of each chapter and self-assessment at the end.Read More