Endocardial Endothelium: Control of Cardiac Performance

by Stanislas U. Sys (Editor), Stanislas U. Sys

Places the discovery of the key role of cardiac endothelial cells in the control and modulation of heart performance in historical perspective, emphasizing the contributions of numerous investigators since 1986. Summarizes the major morphological, embryological, and comparative physiological features of the cells, and details the two main hypotheses for understanding the underlying mechanisms of the interaction between cardiac endothelial cells and cardiomyocytes. Includes b&w photos. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

130 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1995