Biology of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases

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.Focuses succinctly on the physiology and pathophysiology of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases Written in a concise and easy to read manner, allowing readers to quickly understand concepts Highlights the relevance of obesity in the development of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and emphasizes the benefits of exercise as a preventative measure Biology of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases is written by Chaya Gopalan; Erik Kirk and published by Academic Press. ISBNs for Biology of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases are 9780128234228, 0128234229 and the print ISBNs are 9780128234211, 0128234210.