Professional Guide to Pathophysiology (Professional Guide Series) - Hardcover

Springhouse

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1582552398 ISBN 13: 9781582552392

Publisher: Springhouse Publishing Co ,U.S., 2003

Synopsis

"Professional Guide to Pathophysiology" combines the best elements of a diseases reference with the best elements of a full-color atlas in one clinical reference for every practice setting. This comprehensive guide focuses on the pathophysiologic developments behind more than 450 disorders arranged by body system, as well as including chapters on cancer, infection, and genetic and immune disorders. The goal of this reference is to ensure that the practitioner fully understands the pathophysiologic rationale behind focused assessments, patient signs and symptoms, the kinds of tests that are done, and the treatments that are given. Each disorder listing includes: description, incidence, and prognosis; causes; pathophysiologic process; signs and symptoms; complications; diagnostic tests; and treatments. Two 16-page inserts of four color illustrations from the expert medical illustrators at Anatomical Chart Company depict the pathophysiologic processes of major diseases.It also includes hundreds of illustrations, checklists, tables, and flowcharts that quickly clarify anatomic and physiologic concepts, diagnostic techniques, differential signs and symptoms, disease classifications, and treatment goals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springhouse Publishing Co ,U.S.
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1582552398
• ISBN 13: 9781582552392
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 704