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Integrative Anatomy and Pathophysiology in TCM Cardiology
- 1st Edition - April 10, 2014
- Author: Anika Niambi Al-Shura
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 0 1 2 3 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 0 6 4 1 - 2
Integrative Anatomy and Pathophysiology in Traditional Chinese Medicine Cardiology covers the structure, function, and pathology of the cardiovascular system from the TCM and weste… Read more
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Request a sales quoteIntegrative Anatomy and Pathophysiology in Traditional Chinese Medicine Cardiology covers the structure, function, and pathology of the cardiovascular system from the TCM and western medical perspectives. It focuses specifically on western medicine anatomy and pathophysiology, along with TCM aspects of essence, qi, blood and body fluid concepts, production, and function to explain cardiovascular system dysfunction, its independent role and dependent interactions with the functions of other organ systems.
This book is designed for US-based licensed TCM practitioners as well as cardiology researchers.
- Compares and contrasts the TCM basic theories and western medicine basic sciences
- Gives a specific connection between the heart dysfunction and the disease mechanisms of other organ systems using TCM and western medicine terms and diagnoses
- Prepares the practitioner to sit for the Niambi Wellness Integrative Anatomy and pathophysiology in cardiology final online exam
This book is intended for U.S. based licensed TCM practitioners, cardiologists and researchers of TCM and cardiology.
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Approving Agencies
- Course Description
- Course Objectives
- Section I: Cardiovascular Anatomy
- Chapter 1. Cardiac Cells
- Chapter Objectives
- 1.1 Part 1: Cell Physiology
- 1.2 Part 2: Vascular Function
- Notes
- Chapter 2. Cardiac Structure
- Chapter Objectives
- 2.1 Part 1: Heart Anatomy
- 2.2 Part 2: Cardiac Arteries
- 2.3 Part 3: Veins
- 2.4 Part 4: Capillaries
- 2.5 Part 5: Lymphatic System
- Notes
- Chapter 3. Cardiac System
- Chapter Objectives
- 3.1 Part 1: Heart Circulation
- 3.2 Part 2: Systemic Circulation
- Notes
- Chapter 1. Cardiac Cells
- Section II: Cardiovascular Physiology
- Chapter 4. Cardiac Rhythm
- Chapter Objectives
- 4.1 Part 1: Cardiac Muscle Structure
- 4.2 Part 2: Cardiac Muscle Contractility
- 4.3 Part 3: Electrical Activity
- Notes
- Chapter 5. Pumping Actions
- Chapter Objectives
- 5.1 Part 1: Cardiac Cycle
- 5.2 Part 2: Regulation
- 5.3 Part 3: Preload on Stroke Volume
- 5.4 Part 4: Inotropy (Contractility)
- 5.5 Part 5: Afterload on Stroke Volume
- Notes
- Chapter 6. Vascular Function and Circulation
- Chapter Objectives
- 6.1 Part 1: Calcium Channels
- 6.2 Part 2: Contraction of Smooth Muscle
- 6.3 Part 3: Endothelial Factors
- 6.4 Part 4: Metabolites
- Notes
- Chapter 7. Humeral Control
- Chapter Objectives
- 7.1 Part 1: Local Hormones
- 7.2 Part 2: System Hormones
- Notes
- Chapter 8. Nervous System Regulation
- Chapter Objectives
- 8.1 Part 1: Autonomic Nervous System
- 8.2 Part 2: Sympathetic Reflexes
- 8.3 Part 3: Parasympathetic Reflexes
- Notes
- Chapter 4. Cardiac Rhythm
- Section III: Pathology
- Chapter 9. Overview of Western and TCM Perspectives
- Chapter Objectives
- 9.1 Part 1: Traditional Chinese Medicine
- 9.2 Part 2: Basic Medical Science
- Notes
- Chapter 10. Lung Diseases
- Chapter Objectives
- 10.1 Part 1: Traditional Chinese Medicine
- 10.2 Part 2: Basic Medical Science
- 10.3 Part 3: Lung Diseases
- Notes
- Chapter 11. Brain Diseases
- Chapter Objectives
- 11.1 Part 1: Traditional Chinese Medicine
- 11.2 Part 2: Basic Medical Science
- 11.3 Part 3: Brain Diseases
- Notes
- Chapter 12. Kidney Diseases
- Chapter Objectives
- 12.1 Part 1: Traditional Chinese Medicine
- 12.2 Part 2: Basic Medical Science
- 12.3 Part 3: Kidney Diseases
- Notes
- Chapter 13. Liver Diseases
- Chapter Objectives
- 13.1 Part 1: Traditional Chinese Medicine
- 13.2 Part 2: Basic Medical Science
- 13.3 Part 3: Liver Diseases
- Notes
- Chapter 14. Spleen Diseases
- Chapter Objectives
- 14.1 Part 1: Traditional Chinese Medicine
- 14.2 Part 2: Basic Medical Science
- 14.3 Part 3: Splenic Diseases
- Notes
- Chapter 15. Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Chapter Objectives
- 15.1 Part 1: Chinese Medicine
- 15.2 Part 2: Basic Medical Science
- 15.3 Part 3: Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Notes
- Chapter 9. Overview of Western and TCM Perspectives
- No. of pages: 96
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: April 10, 2014
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128001233
- eBook ISBN: 9780128006412
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