Essentials of Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

by Carol Mattson Porth, Kathryn J. Gaspard

Designed to provide students with essential concepts of disease processes and altered health states, Essentials of Pathophysiology is ideal for both discrete and integrated pathophysiology courses. This abundantly illustrated text is extremely readable and filled with learning tools to highlight important ideas for the reader. Key concept boxes draw attention to important facts, color-coded summaries clarify complex processes discussed throughout the chapters, and icons appear throughout the text highlighting appropriate considerations for children, the elderly, and pregnant women. The free CD-ROM contains 3-D animations, and also contains more than 500 multiple-choice questions to test the reader's knowledge of difficult concepts. In keeping with the author's philosophy, Essentials of Pathophysiology relates normal body functioning to the physiologic changes that participate in disease production and occur as a result of the disease. Content is arranged so that concepts build upon one another, thus promoting conceptual understanding as opposed to memorization. Additional resources are available at the Connection Website, connection.LWW.com/go/porthessentials.

Genres: Nursing, Textbooks, Reference, Medicine, Medical, Education

928 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Eslie Serafini · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read multiple chapters…not every chapter…maybe not even half of it 🫣
Didn’t keep my attention at all but very informative.
Highly recommend to anyone desiring to be a hypochondriac.
Spoiler Alert⚠️ ⚠️this book is exceptional at inciting fears of encephalopathy, myocardial infarction, and ESPECIALLY malignant tumors…however, none of these fears are likely to be justified.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the graphics; especially the diagrams. It’s nice to have them open while working in the lab, as you can compare what you see in the microscope with the photos and diagrams in the book. Heavy hardback book, but worth viewing the graphic if you are learning processes and positive and negative feedback loops, such as angiotensin, aldosterone, renin system or immunology processes. Cellular organelle physiology and function of each organelle in the meiosis and mitosis processes are so easy to learn with such vivid and large graphics; especially if your a visual or hands on learner.

[Mark Bruno]

As far as text books go, it has a lot of information. I do have a question about one thing in particular.

On page 282, under Red Cell Life Span and Destruction, towards the end of the first paragraph where reference is made to the size of red cells. I think there is a typo in the units. Should it not be micrometers (Greek letter mu) instead of millimeters (mm)?

[Erik · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Porth" is one of the mainstays of my medical education. It's a step or two above the typical college A&P text, but surprisingly well-done. The concepts are sometimes difficult, but the language is clear.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a bit dense in places, but appreciated the review from chapter to chapter as well as references back to previously covered material when appropriate.
Nursing implications were implied rather than stated outright in most places.
Excellent use of graphics and photos to illustrate concepts.

[Robert · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite Pathophysiology textbook. I learned so much with regard to alterations of human pathology and the subsequent manifestations pertaining thereto.

[BJ Wortman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A text book about disease in the body.

[Lorena Cruz · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Felipe Péndola · Rating 5 out of 5]

excelente libro, uno de los mejores

[Pame Almeida]

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