Pathophysiology for the health professions / Barbara E. Gould, Ruthanna Dyer

Author:: Gould, Barbara E.
Published:: St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders/Elsevier, [2011]
Copyright Date:: ©2011
Edition:: 4th ed.
Physical Description:: xxv, 706 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Additional Creators:: Dyer, Ruthanna, 1942-

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Contents:

Section. I. Basic concepts of disease processes. Introduction to pathophysiology -- Inflammation and healing -- Immunity and abnormal responses -- Infection -- Neoplasms -- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances -- Section. II. The effects of altered status/growth and development on disease processes. Congenital and genetic disorders -- Diseases associated with adolescence -- Potential complications of pregnancy -- Aging and disease processes -- Effects of immobility -- The influence of stress -- Pain -- Substance abuse -- Environmental hazards -- Introduction to basic pharmacology and selected therapies -- Section III. Pathophysiology of the systems. Blood and lymphatic disorders -- Cardiovascular disorders -- Respiratory disorders -- Digestive system disorders -- Urinary system disorders -- Acute neurologic disorders -- Chronic neurologic disorders -- Disorders of the eye and ear -- Endocrine disorders -- Musculoskeletal disorders -- Skin disorders -- Reproductive system disorders.

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ISBN:

9781437709650 (pbk.)
1437709656 (pbk.)
9781437715781 (set)
1437715788 (set)
9781437714562 (study guide)
1437714560 (study guide)

Note:

Previous ed.: Philadelphia, Pa. : Saunders Elsevier, 2006.

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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