Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology

ISBN: 9780128131978 出版年：2019 页码：394 Academic Press_RM

Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology is a comprehensive look into the often overlooked and underappreciated fundamental sex differences between men and women and how those differences affect the cardiovascular system. It covers cardiovascular function, anatomy, cell signaling and the development of pathology. With contributions from world-renowned research investigators, this up-to-date reference compiles critical knowledge on cardiovascular sex differences, providing researchers and clinicians with a better understanding of the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in both men and women.Identifies the fundamental sex differences in the physiology and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular systemDescribes cell signaling pathways involved in sex-associated cardiovascular function and diseasesPuts the sex differences in cardiovascular diseases in the forefront to improve cardiovascular prognoses