Crash course: cardiovascular system

Part of the best-selling Crash Course series, this book focuses on the essential information students really need to know about the cardiovascular system.Comprehensive yet concise, it is more than just an exam crammer. Each component is considered in an integrated format, putting the basic sciences in clinical context. Highly illustrated with clear accessible text, it uses features such as Hints and Tips and Clinical Sketches to make the content easy to absorb and remember. An extensive self-assessment section allows the reader to test their knowledge and identify areas needing further study.Written by students for students, under faculty supervision, this new edition has been revised and updated throughout to reflect current curricula and exam formats.

Part I: Basic Medical Science1. Overview of the cardiovascular system2. Structure and function of the heart3. Structure and function of the vessels4. Control of the cardiovascular system5. The cardiovascular system in disease diseases of the heart6. The cardiovascular system in disease diseases of the vesselsPart II: Clinical Assessment7. Common presentations of cardiovascular disease8. History and examinationPart III: Self-Assessment

Undergraduate medical students throughout their course