Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

by Carol Mattson Porth

This is the Seventh Edition of the comprehensive and well-respected text and reference of pathophysiology. As a nurse-physiologist, Carol Porth uniquely emphasizes "concepts" of altered health states, as opposed to factual descriptions of diseases and disorders. By taking this physiologic approach, the author ensures a comprehension of the whole of body function. By integrating all of the aspects of the human body into a total functional whole, the student can grasp both the physical and psychological aspects of altered health. A back-of-book CD-ROM includes three-dimensional animations of pathophysiology.

Genres: Medical, Nursing

1582 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1982

Reviews

[Christa]

yeah. . .this book kicks your butt! The course, the book it all just falls on your head and kicks you butt all up and down the semester. The book is so information it gives you a headache with the detail in it. It was a good source of information but if you are looking for a quick answer then this isn't your best bet.

[Rodolfo García Jaramillo]

La edición en español está literalmente plagada de errores de tipeo y frases sin terminar... pésima traducción para un libro considerado dentro de los recomendados para estudiar fisiopatologia. Esto sin pensar en el alto costo del libro

[Steffani]

good book...needs better pictures for explanations.

[Rori]

An in-depth resource for pathophysiology. A bit TOO in depth at times, but very valuable.

[Jen]

I keep this one on the nightstand for a little light reading at night. :) Any other nurses with this addiction???

[David]

Ugh. What a terrible slog it was plowing through this for class. So glad to be done with the class and the book. The information is good, but it made me want to die on a weekly basis. No rating.

[Kim]

Great for a textbook. ;)

[Christina]

Too complex too be understandable.