Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States

by Porth, Carol Mattson

• ISBN13: 9780781749886
• ISBN10: 0781749883
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-07-09
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This is the Seventh 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. 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. A back-of-book CD-ROM includes three-dimensional animations of pathophysiology.

Table of Contents

Concepts of Health and Disease

Concepts of Health and Disease

Concepts of Altered Health in Children

Concepts of Altered Health in Older

Cell Function and Growth

Cell and Tissue Characteristics

Cellular Adaptation, Injury, and Death

Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance

Genetic and Congenital Disorders

Neoplasia

Integrative Body Functions

Stress and Adaptation

Alterations in Temperature Regulation

Alterations in Nutritional Status

Activity Tolerance and Fatigue

Sleep and Sleep Disorders

Hematopoietic Function

Hematopoietic System

Disorders of Hemostasis

Red Blood Cell Disorders

White Cell and Lymphoid Tissue Disorders

Inflammation, Immunity, and Infection

Mechanisms Infectious Diseases

The Immune Response

Inflammation and Healing

Alterations in the Immune Response Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Cardiovascular Function

Control of Cardiovascular Function

Disorders of Blood Flow in the Systemic Circulation

Disorders of Blood Pressure Regulation

Disorders of Cardiac Function

Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm Disorders

Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock

Respiratory Function

Control of Respiratory Function

Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders

Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange

Renal Function

Control of Renal Function

Disorders of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Disorders of Acid Base Balance

Disorders of Renal Function

Renal Failure 36.Disorders of Urine Elimination

Gastrointestinal Function

Control of Gastrointestinal Function

Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function

Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function

Endocrine Function

Mechanisms of Endocrine Control

Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism

Diabetes Mellitus Unit XI Genitourinary and Reproductive Function

The Male Genitourinary System

Disorders of the Genitourinary System

The Female Reproductive System

Disorders of the Female Reproductive System

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Neuromuscular and Special Sensory Function

Organization and Control of Neural Function

Somatosensory Function, Pain, and Headache

Disorders of Motor Function

Disorders of Brain Function

Disorders of Thought, Mood, and Cognition

Special Sensory Function

Disorders of Visual Function

Disorders of Hearing and Vestibular Function

Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Function

Structure and Function of the Muscloskeletal System

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