TY - GEN AU - Gopalan, Chaya AU - Kirk, Erik TI - Biology of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases SN - 9780128234211 U1 - 616.1 PY - 2022/// CY - London PB - Academic Press KW - Cardiovascular system Diseases KW - Cardiovascular system Diseases Pathophysiology KW - Metabolic Diseases physopathology N2 - Biology of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases combines physiology and pathophysiology of selected metabolic and cardiovascular diseases with health relevance. Written in a concise and easy to read manner, the book allows readers to gain an understanding on a number of topics, including cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology and how it relates to the development of insulin resistance, diabetes and other metabolic diseases. The book also highlights the relevance of obesity in the development of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and emphasizes the benefits of exercise as a preventative measure and way to treat underlying conditions ER -