Professional Guide to Pathophysiology :

Professional Guide to Pathophysiology combines the best elements of a diseases reference with the best elements of a full-colour atlas in one clinical reference for every practice setting. This comprehensive guide focuses on the pathophysiologic developments behind over 450 disorders arranged by body system, as well as including chapters on cancer, infection, and genetic and immune disorders. The goal of the book is to ensure that the practitioner fully understands the pathophysiologic rationale behind focused assessments, patient signs and symptoms, the kinds of tests that are done, and the treatments that are given. Each disorder listing includes: description, incidence, and prognosis, causes, pathophysiologic process, signs and symptoms, complications, diagnostic tests, and treatments. Two 16-page inserts of four colour illustrations from the expert medical illustrators at Anatomical Chart Company are also included, and these depict the pathophysiologic processes of major diseases. There are also hundreds of illustrations, checklists, tables, and flowcharts that quickly clarify anatomic and physiologic concepts, diagnostic techniques, differential signs and symptoms, disease classifications, and treatment goals.

Fundamentals of pathophysiology Cancer Infection Fluids and electrolytes Genetics Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Nervous system Gastrointestinal system Musculoskeletal system Hematologic system Immune system Endocrine system Renal system Sensory system Integumentary system Reproductive system Appendix: Less common disorders Selected references Index