Essentials of the cardiovascular system -- The heart as a pump -- Cardiac myocytes -- Electrical activity of the heart -- The electrocardiogram -- Hemodynamics and peripheral circulation -- Vascular structure and function -- Hemostasis : coagulation and fibrinolysis -- Cardiovascular responses to acute aerobic exercise -- Cardiovascular adaptations to aerobic training -- Cardiovascular responses to acute resistance exercise -- Cardiovascular adaptations to resistance training
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-222) and index