Ion Channels and Cardiovascular Diseases – Basic and Clinical: Basic and Clinical

Author: Jia Hongjun
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: This book provides a concise introduction to ion channel research techniques, their types, structures, physiological regulation, drug actions, and pathological conditions, followed by a comprehensive discussion on the role of ion channels in the onset, development, and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The book consists of 3 parts and 21 chapters, covering over 900,000 words, aiming to systematically present the full scope and recent advancements in this field by the end of the 20th century. It effectively integrates theory with practice and bridges fundamental knowledge with clinical applications. The editors are young and mid-career scientists dedicated to research and medical practice in related fields, possessing both a solid theoretical foundation and extensive practical experience. Novelty and practicality are the major features of this book. It is written in an accessible manner with numerous illustrations, making it understandable and useful for non-specialist researchers in ion channels, while also offering insights for specialists in the field. It serves as a reference for clinical physicians, faculty and students of medical institutions, and pharmaceutical researchers.