Cardioprotective Role of Plant Extracts as an Alternative Medicine

This comprehensive text provides an in-depth exploration of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including epidemiological trends, physiological mechanisms, and the anatomy of the cardiovascular system. It highlights the rising global burden of CVD, especially in low- and middle-income countries, and examines the leading causes such as ischemic heart disease, stroke, and heart failure. The book delves into the cardiac cycle, heart rate, blood pressure, and the intricate process of excitation-contraction coupling in cardiac muscle cells. It is an essential resource for understanding the pathophysiology, risk factors, and global impact of cardiovascular diseases.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of global mortality, responsible for millions of deaths annually, with a significant burden in low- and middle-income countries. This book examines the epidemiology of CVD, focusing on ischemic heart disease, stroke, and heart failure as major contributors to morbidity and mortality. It further explores the cardiovascular physiology, including the anatomical structure of the heart, cardiac cycle, heart rate, and blood pressure regulation. The text also explains excitation-contraction coupling in cardiac muscle, providing a detailed understanding of the mechanisms that regulate heart function and the onset of heart failure.

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