Physiology of the Heart

Physiology of the Heart, 5th Revised edition--------------------------------------------------Dr. Arnold Katz's internationally acclaimed classic is now in its thoroughlyrevised Fifth Edition, incorporating the latest molecular biology researchand extensively exploring the clinical applications of these findings.In the single authored, expert voice that is this book's unique strength,Dr. Katz provides a comprehensive overview of the physiological andbiophysical basis of cardiac function, beginning with structure andproceeding to biochemistry, biophysics, and pathophysiology in arrhythmias,ischemia, and heart failure. Emphasis is on the interrelationshipsof basic processes among the cell, cardiac muscle function, and thebiophysics of contractile and electrical behavior. This edition includesnew material on cell signaling and molecular biology.