A textbook on the cardiovascular system for medical students, offering an integrated coverage of the basic science and major diseases of the system. Integrated coverage of the structure, function and major diseases of the cardiovascular system - highly suitable for systems courses as taught in the new medical curriculum. Coverage of the basic science is clinically driven - a common clinical presentation introduces each major topic. Clinical cases are used and explained in the chapter rather than merely being present to provide additional interest. Coverage of major diseases of the cardiovascular system equips students for the contact with patients which now occurs much earlier in the medical course. Attractive, open two colour page design with objectives defined at the start of each chapter and self-assessment at the end.