Biology of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases

Biology of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases combines physiology and pathophysiology of selected metabolic and  cardiovascular diseases with health relevance. Written in a concise and  easy to read manner, the book allows readers to gain an understanding on  a number of topics, including cardiovascular physiology and  pathophysiology and how it relates to the development of insulin  resistance, diabetes and other metabolic diseases. The book also  highlights the relevance of obesity in the development of cardiovascular  and metabolic diseases and emphasizes the benefits of exercise as a  preventative measure and way to treat underlying conditions.

• Focuses succinctly on the physiology and pathophysiology of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases
• Written in a concise and easy to read manner, allowing readers to quickly understand concepts
• Highlights  the relevance of obesity in the development of cardiovascular and  metabolic diseases and emphasizes the benefits of exercise as a  preventative measure