ACC Atlas of Pathophysiology

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781582553641
• ISBN10: 1582553645
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-05-06
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Featuring over 300 large full-color illustrations, this comprehensive atlas shows how more than 150 disorders can disrupt the human body's equilibrium. It is designed to help healthcare professionals visualize disease processes and understand the rationales for clinical interventions. Introductory chapters illustrate basic pathophysiologic concepts including cells, cancer, infection, genetics, and fluids and electrolytes. Thirteen chapters organized by body system cover all major diseases, with illustrations, charts, and brief text on causes, pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment. This Second Edition includes 10 new disease entries and updated information throughout. Diagnostic test information now includes expected findings for the disorder.

Table of Contents

Contributors and consultants	vi
Foreword	vii
Part I CENTRAL CONCEPTS	1	(36)
Cells, homeostasis, and disease	2	(2)
Cancer	4	(9)
Infection	13	(8)
Genetics	21	(7)
Fluids and electrolytes	28	(9)
Part II DISORDERS	37	(378)
Cardiovascular disorders	38	(42)
Respiratory disorders	80	(38)
Neurologic disorders	118	(42)
Gastrointestinal disorders	160	(52)
Musculoskeletal disorders	212	(28)
Hematologic disorders	240	(20)
Immunologic disorders	260	(14)
Endocrine disorders	274	(24)
Reproductive disorders	298	(52)
Renal disorders	350	(22)
Skin disorders	372	(24)
Sensory disorders	396	(19)
Appendix	415	(5)
Types of cardiac arrhythmias	416	(4)
Glossary	420	(7)
Selected references	427	(1)
Index	428