Heart failure

Author: Ma Aiqun
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book aims to help clinical workers and researchers understand the various mechanisms of heart failure. See the forest, not just the trees. — Excerpt from the Preface
The book is divided into 10 chapters, with 8 chapters delving into the fundamental research theories of heart failure, including physiology, biochemistry, pathology, molecular biology, cytology, hemodynamics, and neurohormonal response mechanisms. The remaining 2 chapters systematically introduce the principles of heart failure treatment and combination drug therapy regimens. The author is a renowned scholar in this field. The author thoroughly explores the various mechanisms of heart failure in the book. Its friendly presentation style makes it enjoyable to read page by page. After reading this book, you will gain a clearer understanding of the physiological, pathophysiological processes of heart failure, as well as the long-term prognosis of drug treatment. The book covers the following content: impaired pump function; abnormal contraction and relaxation; detailed analysis of its intrinsic molecular mechanisms; neurohormonal responses caused by reduced cardiac output; cytokines; clinical manifestations; and others.
We hope this book will help you better understand the many mechanisms at play in heart failure!