Understanding Pathophysiology

Product Description

This easy-to-read textbook provides you with the basic concepts of pathophysiology & the processes of specific diseases with the most accurate, up-to-date information on the treatments, manifestations, & mechanisms of disease. Understanding Pathophysiology, 4th Edition, offers complete coverage in clear & concise detail with extensive full-colour illustrations to make learning pathophysiology easy. Key

Features:
- Consistent presentation of each disease

Includes:: pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, & evaluation & treatment to make remembering & learning information easier
- Extensive collection of 900 photographs & illustrations vividly illustrate normal anatomy & physiology, cellular mechanisms, disease processes, & clinical manifestations of disease Unique Health Alert boxes discuss a broad range of topics from new research, diagnostic studies, preventative care, & more
- Unique Quick Check questions at the end of major sections promote critical thinking to help you apply your knowledge to real-life situations
- Unique Risk Factor boxes illustrate the risk factors associated with specific diseases
- Pediatric content presented in nine separate chapters provides thorough coverage of how various disease processes specifically affect children
- Special headings highlight aging content within adult chapters to help you address the specialized needs of older patients Did You Understand? end-of-chapter summaries help you review the major concepts presented in each chapter
- Disease pathways throughout illustrate normal & compensatory physiology & pathophysiology. New to this Edition:
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Includes:: extensively updated content based on the most current research available
- Approx. 200 new full-colour drawings, as well as hundreds of enhanced illustrations, clarify concepts to make content more easily understandable
- Over 50 new Health Alert boxes present the most current research available
- Electronic Resources listed at the beginning of each chapter direct you to additional materials on the companion CD & Evolve site
- A glossary of over 850 terms helps you learn the often-difficult terminology related to pathophysiology.