Vascular Anatomy and Physiology: An Introductory Text [Plastic Comb]

Ann C. Belanger (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0941022110 | ISBN-13: 978-0941022118 | Publication Date: January 1990

Here is the perfect introduction to vascular and physiology for students, vascular and radiology technologists, sonographers, nurses, and others who seek a clear and simple presentation of the facts they must know to pass their certification examinations and to discharge their daily clinical responsibilities. There is a wealth of information on standard anatomic terminology, micro anatomy, gross anatomy, the cardiopulmonary and systemic circulations, and arterial and venous hemodynamics. All of it is presented with the clarity, simplicity, and practicality that are the hallmarks of Ms. Belanger’s style. Clinical implications are always emphasized: How, where, and why do you palpate a pulse? What exactly is an anteroposterior view? A midsagittal section? What does one do with a transducer in order to move it medially or cephalad? How does Poiseuille’s law help us understand blood flow data? What happens when the carotid sinus is massaged? Why? Coverage of these and a multitude of other topics includes terminology, micro anatomy and physiology of the blood vessels, gross anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary and peripheral circulations, characteristics of arterial blood flow, energy concepts, arterial pressure and flow, mechanisms of control, venous pressure and flow, and the venous valves and leg muscles. This large-format manual contains reviews at the end of each chapter, self-assessment quizzes at the end of the book, a bibliography, and a detailed index.

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Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 208 pages
• Publisher: Davies Inc (January 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941022110
• ISBN-13: 978-0941022118
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #853,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Vascular Technology, September 27, 2007

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This review is from: Vascular Anatomy and Physiology: An Introductory Text (Plastic Comb)

This is an amazing book for those needing to be taught in the simplest terms to begin with. It does start so simple and gives you the opportunity to learn the basics of the vascular system the easy way!!