Activation, metabolism and perfusion of the heart

The central theme of this book is the transformation of microscale activation phenomena to macroscale activity, and performance; interrelating electrophysiology, metabolism, and perfusion to cardiac mechanics. Emphasis is also given to some promising attempts to model and simulate the mechanical and metabolic aspects of ischemia and infarction, as well as the complex formation of arrhythmias. In 45 chapters by international authorities, the interactions between the many parameters which affect cardiac performance are elucidated. refs.; figs.; tabs