Cardiovascular System Physiology – Introduction to Circulation, Heart Chambers, Valves, and Cardiac Fibers (Lec 1 & 2) (2024) Dr. Nagi

Description

An introductory lecture detailing the functional anatomy of the heart, contrasting systemic and pulmonary circulation, identifying the heart as a high and low-pressure pump, analyzing valve mechanics (mitral and semilunar), and distinguishing between specialized pacemaker fibers and ordinary contractile muscle fibers, including key concepts on calcium sources and the heart’s electrical conduction system.