Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine (Lange Medical Books) - Softcover

McPhee, Stephen J.; Lingappa, Vishwanath R.; Lange, Jack D.; Ganong, William F.

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9780838576786: Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine (Lange Medical Books)

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ISBN 10: 0838576788 ISBN 13: 9780838576786

Publisher: Appleton & Lange, 2000

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This text presents material for the beginning clinician in the important areas of genetics, immunology, and infectious diseases and analyzes disease mechanisms as well as the signs and symptoms of different disease syndromes. Organized by the major body systems and organs, the function of each is discussed in normal and abnormal conditions. Also discussed are diseases frequently presented in the physician's day-to-day care of patients, making this text a useful reference in understanding how and why the signs and symptoms of various disease states appear. This second edition also includes new chapters on bloody and skin, and case studies.

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This concise review of pathophysiology, which emphasises the more common disease states and processes, helps students understand how to treat a specific disease with confidence.

Written in the popular LANGE format, this book is organized by organ system and contains numerous figures, tables and illustrations.

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This concise introduction to pathophysiology focuses on nearly 100 diseases most commonly encountered by physicians in clinical settings. Organized by organ systems, it considers disease processes as disordered physiology. In a straightforward and logical manner, each chapter covers normal organ system structure and function, pathology and disordered physiology, common clinical presentations, and the mechanisms underlying symptoms and signs. Helpful learning tools such as boxed questions, excellent illustrations, citations to recent references, and case examples make mastery of the material easier at every step. This indispensable book belongs in the library of every student and clinician. Features: clear, concise, and useful information on pathophysiology; boxed questions for self-assessment in each chapter; 339 illustrations clarify key concepts; 38 new case studies; new chapter on inflammatory rheumatic diseases; excellent review tool for USMLE Step 2.

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