Snapshots of Hemodynamics: An Aid for Clinical Research and Graduate Education

Snapshots of Hemodynamics: An Aid for Clinical Research and Graduate Education Authors: Westerhof, Nico; Stergiopulos, Nikos; Noble, Mark I. M. Bibliographic Data: (ISBN: 0-387-23345-8, Springer Publishing Company, 2005, 149. 00) 192 pages, hard cover. Subjects: Cardiology, Physiology. DESCRIPTION: An understanding of hemodynamics allows a quantitative characterization of cardiovascular physiology. This book is dedicated to helping clinical and basic researchers grasp the basics of cardiovascular hemodynamics as well as their physiological and clinical relevance. PURPOSE: The authors aim to help the reader understand cardiovascular hemodynamics, relating theoretical and mathematical concepts to clinical events. AUDIENCE: The book is written for clinical and basic researchers, as well as graduate students. This book will be of interest to physicians, physicians-in-training, scientists, and students who seek an understanding of cardiovascular hemodynamics. FEATURES: The information is presented in a unique, user-friendly format for what has been a traditionally difficult subject. Each chapter is introduced with a box containing a figure and caption, which enumerate the basic topics to be discussed. This is followed by the description section, which provides detailed information including the theoretical and mathematical explanations of the concept. Each chapter ends with a physiological and clinical relevance section, highlighting practical applications. Many figures and graphs illustrate the basic principles of cardiovascular hemodynamics. A reference list ends each chapter and the book. ASSESSMENT: This is a well written reference that meets the needs of its target audience. The concise chapters provide readers with the basics of hemodynamics as well as a foundation for more detailed study. The authors have effectively condensed a complex subject into a concise book. SCORE: Weighted Numerical Score: 92 Reviewed by: Amir R. Haghighat, MD (Ochsner Clinic Foundation) FIGURE. No caption available.