Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology

Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology: Research and Therapeutic Applications 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. It provides researchers and clinicians with a better understanding of the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases for 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 more efficiently INDICE: 1. Sex Steroid Receptors 2. Sex, Blood Pressure, and Hypertension 3. Role of Sex and Atherosclerosis 4. Role of Sex in the Development of Aneurysms 5. Sex Differences in Cardiac Function and Remodeling 6. Sex Differences in Stroke 7. Erectile Dysfunction

• ISBN: 978-0-12-813197-8
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 320
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés