This text presents basic knowledge of the cardiovascular system in a visual format, with over 160 colour illustrations. The illustrative material is a major feature of the book and includes schematic diagrams as well as clinical and microscopic photographs. The coverage includes anatomy, physiology, microbiology and clinical medicine and is useful for those who need a reference volume on the basic structure and function of the heart and circulation. This book should be of interest to medical students, nurses, health scientists, and those studying for advanced biology examinations.