Mechanical Function of the Atrial Diastole: A New Discovery: The Motion of Blood in the Venous System

Book Description:

A recording of new discoveries based on experimental findings, this monograph is dedicated to examining the function of the atrial diastole of the human heart.

The comprehensive and well-illustrated Mechanical Function of the Atrial Diastole explores the origins and history of circulation and links them to current newly discovered findings of the motion of blood in the venous system. Complementing the work of Sir William Harvey who discovered the mechanical function of the ventricles, this book examines the mechanical functions of the atrial chambers and completes the function of the human heart.

Opening new doors in the world of research to a better understanding and treatment of ailments affecting the human heart, this book will particularly interest vascular surgeons, angiologists, cardiovascular disease specialists and cardiac surgeons as well as those specialists devoted to blood circulation.

Table of Contents:

Preface

Foreword by Seshadri Raju

Foreword by Kailash Prasad

Prologue

1. The history of circulation

2. Sir William Harvey

3. Present concept

4. Mystery of the venous valves

5. Motion of blood in the venous system—novel findings

6. Venous flow is pulsatile

7. Motion of venous valves in humans—a new discovery

8. The dynamic function of the atrial diastole of the heart

9. Theory of circulation by the author

References

Index