The Scientists Guide to Cardiac Metabolism combines the basic concepts of substrate metabolism, regulation, and interaction within the cell and the organism to provide a comprehensive introduction to the basics of cardiac metabolism. This important reference is the perfect tool for newcomers in cardiac metabolism, offering a basic understanding of the metabolic processes and enabling the newcomer to communicate effectively with experts as substrate and energy metabolism become part of projects. The book is written by established experts in the field, bringing together all the concepts of cardiac metabolism, its regulation, and the impact of disease. It provides a quick and comprehensive introduction to cardiac metabolism, contains an integrated view of cardiac metabolism and its interrelation with other organs, and presents insights into substrate metabolism.