Applied Cardiovascular Physiology

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In-depth study of cardiovascular regulation during postural, environmental, and exercise stress. KINES 452 Applied Cardiovascular Physiology (3)First, the course begins with an intensive review of hemodynamics and basic cardiovascular control mechanisms (neural, hormonal, and local regulation). Second, students compare and contrast these general principles in six important circulations: splanchnic, renal, cerebral, coronary, cutaneous, and muscle. Third, they examine the three stresses which affect the circulation: posture (gravity), environment (especially heat) and exercise. For each stress, students identify the regional circulation(s) most affected and how they contribute to an integrated (systemic) cardiovascular response that is unique for each stress. Finally, combinations of posture, heat, and exercise stress are considered to illustrate competing cardiovascular control mechanisms. At each step students are introduced to seminal research papers illustrating the concept being studied.