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The Onset of Circulation

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It is generally assumed that the blood begins to move as soon as the heart begins its contractile activity. Evidence suggests that there is a marked variability between the onset of the heartbeat and movement of the blood. It further points to a complex relation which exists between the first movement of plasma and the red blood cells. In order to further elucidate this intricate phenomenon, we will take a closer look at the beginning of the circulation in chick, mouse, and zebrafish embryos.

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  1. Department of Anesthesiology, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA

    Branko Furst MD, FFARCSI (Associate Professor)

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Furst, B. (2014). The Onset of Circulation. In: The Heart and Circulation. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5277-4_2

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