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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.
Contents
1. The Heart
2. Blood Vessels
3. Inflammation
4. Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome
5. Atherosclerosis
6. Coronary Artery Disease
7. Renal Physiology
8. Blood Pressure, Hypertension, and Exercise
9. Cellular Metabolism
10. Lipid Metabolism
11. Obesity and Liver Disease
12. Endocrine Pancreas
13. Diabetes Mellitus