The Cerebral Circulation has been an excellent source of information on the structure and function of blood vessels of the brain for graduate students, medical student, scientists and even for individuals without scientific background. The brain is a special organ that needs constant blood flow for proper function. Vessels play a key role in regulation of the blood flow to deliver nutrients and remove the waste. This book provides concise and up to date information that covers the basic specifics of how blood vessels of the brain work.
This book is also a good resource for basic understanding of the neurovascular unit that comprises of blood vessels, neighboring astrocytes and adjacent neurons. It succinctly summarizes the bidirectional communication within this unit. The section on blood brain barrier is brief but again provides the basics for readers to build upon. The second edition includes new data regarding regional differences in blood vessel function in the brain. Specifically, the comparison of pial surface vessels with penetrating and deep parenchymal arterioles is very informative. New section on pericytes provides a good understanding of the controversies in the field.
This short book is a perfect reference for people who want to understand how brain gets the blood it needs and how it keeps dangerous molecules away from its borders.