The Cardiovascular System

Preface viii

Acknowledgements x

1 Anatomy and Physiology: The Cardiovascular System 1

Blood 1

Blood Vessels 6

Heart 10

Conclusion 20

Glossary of Terms 20

Multiple Choice Questions 21

References 23

2 Cardiovascular Assessment 24

The Importance of Cardiovascular Assessment 24

Assessing Needs 25

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