Part 1 Introduction/General Perspectives -- Introduction/General Considerations -- Part 2 The Adrenergic System of Individual Cardiovascular Cell Types -- The adrenergic system of the myocardium -- The adrenergic system in vascular endothelial cells -- The adrenergic system in vascular smooth muscle cells -- Part 3 The Adrenergic System in Cardiovascular Physiology & Therapy -- The cardiovascular adrenergic system and physical exercise -- The adrenergic system in cardiovascular metabolism and aging -- The neuroendocrine adrenergic system and cardiovascular function -- The adrenergic system and cardiovascular stem cells.