Pathophysiology
Concepts of Altered Health States
Porth, Carol Mattson
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BOOK SYNOPSIS
This is the Eighth Edition of the comprehensive and well-respected text and reference of pathophysiology. As a nurse-physiologist, Carol Porth uniquely emphasizes "concepts" of altered health states, as opposed to factual descriptions of diseases and disorders. This conceptual model integrates the developmental and preventative aspects of health. By taking this physiologic approach, the author ensures a comprehension of the whole of body function. By integrating all of the aspects of the human body into a total functional whole, the student can grasp both the physical and psychological aspects of altered health. This edition has a completely revamped art program and new displays that showcase pathophysiological processes though detailed visual representation. Other highlights include a greater international focus, expanded content on evidence-based practice and completely revised, updated chapters on genetics, disorders of white blood cells and lymphoid tissues, and innate and acquired immunity.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unit I Concepts of Health and Disease Chapter 1 Concepts of Health and Disease Chapter 2 Concepts of Altered Health in Children Chapter 3 Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults Unit II Cell Function and Growth Chapter 4 Cell and Tissue Characteristics Chapter 5 Cellular Adaptation, Injury, and Death Chapter 6 Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance Chapter 7 Genetic and Congenital Disorders Chapter 8 Neoplasia Unit III Disorders of Integrative Function Chapter 9 Stress and Adaptation Chapter 10 Alterations in Temperature Regulation Chapter 11 Activity Tolerance and Fatigue Unit IV Disorders of the Hematopoietic System Chapter 12 Blood Cells and the Hematopoietic System Chapter 13 Disorders of Hemostasis Chapter 14 Disorders of Red Blood Cells Chapter 15 Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues Unit V Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity Chapter 16 Mechanisms of Infectious Disease Chapter 17 Innate and Acquired Immunity Chapter 18 Inflammation and Wound Healing Chapter 19 Disorders of the Immune Response Chapter 20 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Unit VI Disorders of the Cardiovascular Function Chapter 21 Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System Chapter 22 Disorders of Blood Flow in the Systemic Circulation Chapter 23 Disorders of Blood Pressure Regulation Chapter 24 Disorders of Cardiac Function Chapter 25 Disorders of Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm Chapter 26 Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock Unit VII Disorders of Respiratory Function Chapter 27 Structure and Function of the Respiratory System Chapter 28 Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders Chapter 29 Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange Unit VIII Disorders of Renal Function and Fluid and Electrolytes Chapter 30 Structure and Function of the Kidney Chapter 31 Disorders of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Chapter 32 Disorders of Acid-Base Balance Chapter 33 Disorders of Renal Function Chapter 34 Acute Renal Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease Chapter 35 Disorders of Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract Unit IX Gastrointestinal Function Chapter 36 Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System Chapter 37 Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function Chapter 38 Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function Unit X Disorders of Endocrine Function Chapter 40 Mechanisms of Endocrine Control Unit XI Disorders of Genitourinary and Reproductive Function Chapter 43 Structure and Function of the Male Genitourinary System Unit XII Neural Function Chapter 48 Organization and Control of Neural Function Unit XIII Disorders of Special Sensory Function Chapter 54 Disorders of Visual Function Unit XIV Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Function Chapter 56 Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System Appendix A: Laboratory Values Glossary
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0781766168
ISBN(13-digit): 9780781766166
Dewey Decimal: 616.07
Library of Congress: 2008024076
Book Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 1688
Paper Weight (lb): 7.70 lb
