Anatomical Chart Company Atlas of Pathophysiology Fourth Edition

by Julie Stewart (Author)

• NEW includes a free eBook download see details below
• NEW and updated content illustrating and explaining the most common conditions, with topics presented alphabetically:
  • Central concepts—cells, cancer, infection, genetics, and fluids and electrolytes
  • Disorders affecting each body system—respiratory, neurologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, hematologic, immunologic, endocrine, and reproductive—as well as renal, skin, and sensory disorders
• Each disease entry presents an introduction, causes, pathophysiology, complications, signs and symptoms, diagnostic test results, and treatment, with facing page showing a detailed illustration to help you visualize the disease process
• Easy-to-locate content in an easy-read template that tackles numerous topics found in daily practice, such as:
  • Diseases and disorders that need immediate attention, such as pulmonary embolism, depression, and glaucoma
  • The differences between prehypertension and Stage 1 hypertension
  • Which parts of the brain are affected by generalized seizures, as opposed to partial seizures
  • Lifestyle changes to recommend to a patient with high plasma glucose
  • The causes of carpel tunnel syndrome
• 450 large, detailed, full-color illustrations from Anatomical Chart Company to help you differentiate among symptoms and disorders that appear similar
• Icons that offer important tips, including:
  • Age Alert – how pathophysiologic processes—incidence, onset, and clinical appearance—appear in different age groups, such as aortic aneurysm, atypical myocardial infarction, and Parkinson’s disease
  • Clinical Tips – advice on areas such as improving auscultation in myocarditis, evaluating diagnostic test results in suspected spinal injuries, early recognition of life-threatening symptoms in myasthenia gravis, respiration changes in peritonitis, and more
  • Complications – identifies common progressions of untreated or worsening conditions