Cardiovascular System : Anatomy and Physiology, Short and Long-Term Effects of Exercise and Abnormalities

The essential components of the human cardiovascular system are the heart, blood, and blood vessels. It includes: pulmonary circulation, a "loop" through the lungs where blood is oxygenated; and systemic circulation, a "loop" through the rest of the body to provide oxygenated blood. In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the cardiovascular system and its anatomy and physiology, short and long-term effects of exercise and abnormalities. Topics discussed include er...