"This book explores the recent findings in the field of cardiovascular sciences and emerging technologies in research, transplant medicine, and organ system biology. The mission of our publication is to highlight the strengths and future potential of this new interdisciplinary approach to cardiovascular science"--Provided by publisher.

• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Book Series
• Dedication
• Editorial Advisory Board
• Table of Contents
• Detailed Table of Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgment
• Section 1: Discoveries in Cardiovascular Sciences: Molecular Pharmacology and Pathophysiology Perspectives
  • Chapter 1: The Role of Natriuretic Peptides in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Heart Failure
  • Chapter 2: Signaling Mechanisms Regulating Vascular Endothelial Barrier Function
  • Chapter 3: Potential Role of Nuclear Factor κB in Cardiovascular Disease
  • Chapter 4: Store-Operated Calcium Entry Channels
  • Chapter 5: Examining the Effect of Mitochondrial Fission and Fusion Events on the Heart
  • Chapter 6: Cardiac Remodeling Under Hyperoxic Conditions
  • Chapter 7: Platelet Function Disorders
• Section 2: Discoveries in Cardiovascular Sciences: Clinical Perspectives
  • Chapter 8: Myocardial Infarction
  • Chapter 9: Pharmacogenomics and Cardiovascular Disease
  • Chapter 10: Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infective Endocarditis
  • Chapter 11: Advancements in Cardiovascular Diagnostics
  • Chapter 12: Immunosuppressive Therapy in Heart Transplantation
• Section 3: The Recent Technological Advancements in Cardiovascular Sciences
  • Chapter 13: Recent Innovations in Coronary Stents
  • Chapter 14: Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Cardiovascular Applications
• Section 4: Alternative Medicine and Cardiovascular Therapy
  • Chapter 15: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Hypertension
  • Chapter 16: Resveratrol
• Section 5: Recent Ideas in Social and Applied Cardiovascular Sciences
  • Chapter 17: The Effects of Social and Demographic Factors on Cardiovascular Disease
  • Chapter 18: Forensic Assessment of Natural Unexpected Cardiovascular Death
• Compilation of References
• About the Contributors
• Index