Endothelial Mechanisms of Vasomotor Control: With Special Reference to the Coronary Circulation

by Hansjörg Just, H. Drexler, Eberhard Bassenge, et al.

Book Overview

In recent years, we have witnessed a rapid expansion of our knowledge regarding the role of the endothelium in the control of vascular tone (and organ perfusion) in health and disease. Physiology, pharmacology, and molecular biology have uncovered a wealth of information on structure and function of this heretofore largely neglected "organ". Clinical medicine is now called upon to define the clinical significance of these observa- tions that imply...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642724639
• ISBN13: 9783642724633
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Steinkopff
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 9.6"