Atlas of pathophysiology

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. Introduc...

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Corporate Authors: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Anatomical Chart Co
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2006
Edition:Second Edition
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Summary: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
Physical Description:vii, 440 pages colour illustrations 28 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 427) and index
ISBN:9781582553641
1582553645