The heart, arteries, and veins .; J. Willis Hurst; R. Bruce Logue; Robert C. Schlant; Nanette Kaas Wenger; Paul K. Schneider; Ida Abrams Wolfson; Eric G. Hieber Associates Inc. and John Quincy

A book about the heart, arteries and veins. Topics include: Structure, function, and metabolism of the cardiovascular system. Methods used to obtain a cardiovascular data base. Disorders of the cardiovascular system. Diseases of the heart and pericardium. Medical, emotional and environmental factors affecting the cardiovascular system. Diseases of the aorta, venae cavae, and peripheral arteries and veins. Pharmacology of drugs used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Although published in the 70's, much of the information in this book is relevant. However, because of it's age, the book is becoming more of a collectors item than a go-to textbook.