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Biology of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
About this book
Biology of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases combines physiology and pathophysiology of selected metabolic and cardiovascular diseases with health relevance. Written in a concise and easy to read manner, the book allows readers to gain an understanding on a number of topics, including cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology and how it relates to the development of insulin resistance, diabetes and other metabolic diseases. The book also highlights the relevance of obesity in the development of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and emphasizes the benefits of exercise as a preventative measure and way to treat underlying conditions.
- Focuses succinctly on the physiology and pathophysiology of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases
- Written in a concise and easy to read manner, allowing readers to quickly understand concepts
- Highlights the relevance of obesity in the development of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and emphasizes the benefits of exercise as a preventative measure
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- About the authors
- Preface
- List of Illustrations
- List of Tables
- Chapter 1: The heart
- Chapter 2: The blood vessels
- Chapter 3: Inflammation
- Chapter 4: Obesity and metabolic syndrome
- Chapter 5: Atherosclerosis
- Chapter 6: Coronary artery disease
- Chapter 7: Renal physiology
- Chapter 8: Blood pressure, hypertension, and exercise
- Chapter 9: Cellular metabolism
- Chapter 10: Lipid metabolism
- Chapter 11: Obesity and liver disease
- Chapter 12: Endocrine pancreas
- Chapter 13: Diabetes mellitus
- Index
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Yes, you can access Biology of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases by Chaya Gopalan,Erik Kirk in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Cardiology. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.