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Fluid and blood vessel mechanics, pulse transmission characteristics, cardiac energetics and mechanics, as well as heart-arterial system interaction are included in this essential reference. The sensitivity of parameters and similarity of principles in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases are also addressed. This book also describes the natural processes involved in the functional development of the mammalian cardiovascular system.

By using modern methods to present recent findings on the similarities and differences of the mammalian cardiovascular system, the author provides an easily understood approach to this dynamic field of study.

Table of Contents:

Ch. 1 Introduction 1
Ch. 2 Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulation 11
Ch. 3 Comparative Analysis with Allometry 23
Ch. 4 Dimensional Analysis for Identifying Circulatory Similarities 41
Ch. 5 Cardiac Mechanics 59
Ch. 6 Arterial System Function 75
Ch. 7 Similarity Analysis of Cardiovascular Function 101
Ch. 8 Closed-Loop Analysis of the Circulation 125
Ch. 9 Optimality and Similarity 137
References 147
Index 153