The microvasculature refers to the smallest blood vessels, arterial and venous, that nurture the tissues of each organ. Apart from transport, they also contribute to the systematic regulation of the body. In everyday terminology, the microcirculation is 'where the action is'. The microcirculation is directly involved in such disease states as Alzheimers, inflammation, tumor growth, diabetic retinopathy, and wound healing - plus cardiovascular fitness is directly related to the formation of new capillaries in large muscles. "Microvascular Research, CD-ROM" is the first of its kind devoted exclusively to this vital systemic component of the cardiovascular system and provides up to date mini-reviews of normal functions and clinical states. The contributing authors are senior scientists with international reputation in their given disciplines. This CD-ROM is a broad, interdisciplinary work that encompasses basic research and clinical applications equally. It contains the full text from the two-volume print set, along with 4-color images and is fully searchable. It offers broad coverage of both basic and clinical aspects of microvasculature research. It contains 167 full-text articles with 4-color figures. It is fully searchable and easy-to-use.