Excitation-Contraction Coupling and Cardiac Contractile Force (Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine)

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Summary: Can't wait for an updated edition
Review: Don Bers' precious book sets a standard for making accessible a complicated research area to a specialized scientific audience. The book does not aim at attracting readers from the general public. It is written both with scientific accuracy and in a very accessible language and must be considered a "first-read" for students in biomedical science who start working on projects in cardiovascular research. And also the more advanced scientist will frequently use this great source of information for reference. It is a pity that a more current edition is not (yet?) available. This is the one and only reason why the book failed to receive five stars.

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Summary: The "Bers book" - Better than ever!
Review: Here it is! The second edition of the classic "Bers book". Still easy to read, up to date information with many new references and a whole new chapter on action potential & ion channels in the heart. It is longer that the first edition but still focused including more than 170 excellent figures. The new edition is even more valuable than the first one, not only for students, Post-Docs, but also for experienced researchers. It is a must read for everyone who works in the field of heart research (physiology, electrophysiology, molecular biology, pathophysiology etc.). This is the reason why it is generally accepted a classic and - without question - deserves all five stars. Thank you Don Bers!

Rating:
Summary: The "Bers book" - Better than ever!
Review: Here it is! The second edition of the classic "Bers book". Still easy to read, up to date information with many new references and a whole new chapter on action potential & ion channels in the heart. It is longer that the first edition but still focused including more than 170 excellent figures. The new edition is even more valuable than the first one, not only for students, Post-Docs, but also for experienced researchers. It is a must read for everyone who works in the field of heart research (physiology, electrophysiology, molecular biology, pathophysiology etc.). This is the reason why it is generally accepted a classic and - without question - deserves all five stars. Thank you Don Bers!