Each volume of Advances in Pharmacology provides a rich collection of reviews on timely topics. Volume 31 deals with the mechanisms of anesthetic actions under normal conditions as well as pathophysiologic states. Key Features * Covers anesthetics and cardiac function * Addresses disorders of the cardiovascular system and associated diseases * Explains therapeutic and pathophysiological implications * Details reflex regulation of peripheral circulation * Includes full descriptions of the latest methodologies * Written by internationally recognized experts in the field of anesthesia research