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| Contents |
Anatomy of the heart and blood vessels -- Earliest concepts (theory and myths) -- Accurate description by dissection -- Role of electron microscopy -- Structural abnormalities -- Acquired abnormalities -- Panoramic view of cardiovascular pathology -- Endocardial lesions -- Myocardial lesions -- Pericardial disease -- Arterial lesions -- Atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis) -- Primary tumors of the heart -- Anatomical changes due to neurologic disorders -- Anatomical changes due to endocrine and nutritional factors -- Congenital abnormalities -- Functional mechanisms -- Earliest physiological observations to present concepts -- Heart as a pump -- Electrophysiologic control of the heart -- Regulation of blood pressure -- Functional disturbances -- Coronary artery disease -- Hypertension -- Electrophysiologic disturbances -- Genetics and cardiovascular disease -- Diagnostic techniques -- Physical examination -- Sphygmomanometry -- Graphic methods -- Radiologic methods -- Echocardiography -- Nuclear imaging techniques -- Magnetic resonance imaging. |
| Contents |
(cont) Therapeutic modalities -- Surgical modalities -- Pharmacologic modalities. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Acquisitions source |
Laupus- Robert W. Cihak History of Medicine Collection |
| LCCN | 93022688 |
| ISBN | 1850703396 |
| ISBN | 9781850703396 |
