Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology

<p>A clear, comprehensive introduction to disease, <b>Pathophysiology, 5th Edition</b> explores the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and treatment of disorders. Units are organized by body system, and each begins with an illustrated review of anatomy and normal physiology. A discussion then follows on the disease processes and abnormalities that may occur, with a focus on the pathophysiologic concepts involved. Written by leading educators Lee-Ellen Copstead and Jacquelyn Banasik, <b>Pathophysiology</b> simplifies a rigorous subject with practical learning resources and includes coverage of the latest scientific findings and relevant research</p><ul><b><li>900 full-color illustrations</b> clarify complex pathophysiological concepts.</li><li><b>Easy-to-read style</b> includes<b> </b>many tables, boxes, and figures to highlight and simplify content.</li><li><b>Key Questions</b> at the beginning of each chapter highlight key objectives and help you develop and use critical thinking skills.</li><li><b><i>Key Points</i> boxes</b> focus on the most important information.</li><li><b><i>Geriatric Considerations</i> boxes</b> analyze the age-related changes associated with a specific body system.</li><li><b>A chapter summary</b> gives you a quick wrap-up of the key content in each chapter.</li></ul><ul> <ul><b></ul><li>NEW! <i>Pediatric Considerations </i>boxes</b> with accompanying flow charts describe conditions and changes specific to young children.</li><li><b>NEW! Updated content</b> includes the latest information on new treatment advances, the relationship between stress and inflammation to cardiovascular disease, and much more throughout the text. </li><li><b>NEW! <i>Global Health Considerations</i> tables</b> include information on HIV/AIDS and depression/anxiety in women.</li> <ul> </ul></ul>