The Cell.- Plasma Membrane and Cell Environment.- Ion Carriers and Receptors.- Signaling Pathways.- Transport and Cell Motion.- Blood.- Heart Wall.- Vessel Wall.- Endothelium.- Tissue Growth, Repair, and Remodeling.

This authoritative work presents the basic knowledge and state-of-the-art techniques necessary to carry out investigations of the cardiovascular system using modeling and simulation. The book provides a survey of relevant cell components and processes, with detailed coverage of the electrical and mechanical behaviors of vascular cells, tissues, and organs. Biological and mechanical glossaries are provided.