Mechanisms of Action in Disease and Recovery in Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine

Mechanisms of Action in Disease and Recovery in Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine, Volume Six in the Integrative Cardiovascular Chinese Medicine series presents the structure, function and pathology of the cardiovascular system from Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine perspectives. Sections discuss cardiac acu-anatomy, including cardiac cells and heart structure, gastrointestinal cells and mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine structures, and more, while other chapters cover the qi, yin and yang roles in cardiac rhythm and pumping actions and the pathology of the heart and vascular system and the zang and fu relationship with other body organs. This important reference will aid cardiovascular researchers in the study of integrative Chinese and Western medicine with its clear, structured base that will guide clinical practice and encourage collaboration between Chinese and Western medicine practitioners. Provides evidence for the mainstreaming of acu-meridian theory and pathophysiologyExplores the detailed connection between heart dysfunction and the disease mechanisms of other organ systemsCombines western medicine anatomy and patho-physiology with TCM aspects of essence, qi, blood and body fluid concept, production and function to explain the cardiovascular system dysfunction, it's independent role and dependent interactions with the functions of other organ systems INDICE: Section I: Cardiovascular Anatomy 1. Cardiac Cell 2. Cardiac Structure 3. Cardiovascular System 4. Meridians and Acupoints: Section II Cardiovascular Physiology 5. Cardiac Rhythm 6. Pumping Actions 7. Vascular Function and Circulation 8. Humeral Control 9. Nervous System Regulation: Section III Pathology 9. Respiratory System Disorders 10. Neurological Disorders 12. Nephrotic and Nephritic Disorders 13. Hepatic Disorders 14. Splenic Disorders

• ISBN: 978-0-12-817578-1
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 208
• Fecha Publicación: 05/08/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés