Atlas Of Pathophysiology

by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Featuring over 300 large full-color illustrations, this comprehensive atlas shows how more than 150 disorders can disrupt the human body's equilibrium. It is designed to help healthcare professionals visualize disease processes and understand the rationales for clinical interventions. Introductory chapters illustrate basic pathophysiologic concepts including cells, cancer, infection, genetics, and fluids and electrolytes. Thirteen chapters organized by body system cover all major diseases, with illustrations, charts, and brief text on causes, pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment. This Second Edition includes 10 new disease entries and updated information throughout. Diagnostic test information now includes expected findings for the disorder.

Genres: Science

440 pages, Hardcover

First published March 30, 2012

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is basicly a picture book of pathos for diseases. It came in handy during clinicals. It also contains a list of signs and symptoms and a short paragraph of the patho.