Blueprints Notes & Cases—Pathophysiology: Cardiovascular, Endocrine, and Reproduction

by Leung, Gordon Kent; Tan, Tina

• ISBN13: 9781405103503
• ISBN10: 1405103507
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-26
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

If you are wondering how the pathophysiology principles you are studying will apply to real life patients, Blueprints Notes & Cases--Pathophysiology: Cardiovascular, Endocrine, and Reproduction has just what you need--basic science concepts tied to clinical cases! This book offers high-yield, concise basic science content presented in a logical template. Each topic features a case presentation followed by thought questions and a basic science review. Thumbnails and key points provide a quick review of the essential information. Multiple-choice questions at the end of each case allow you to test your knowledge. Use during your coursework to aid in understanding application of principles, then review again as you prep for exams. Perfect for medical students--physician assistants, nurse practitioners and related health professionals will also find Blueprints Notes & Cases valuable.

Table of Contents

Contributors	vi
Reviewers	vii
Preface	viii
Acknowledgments	ix
Abbreviations	x
Normal Ranges of Laboratory Values	xiii
I. CARDIOVASCULAR
Gordon Leung, MD
1. Systolic Dysfunction	3	(4)
2. Diastolic Dysfunction	7	(3)
3. Acute Coronary Syndromes	10	(5)
4. Atherosclerosis	15	(3)
5. Mitral and Tricuspid Valvular Heart Disease	18	(5)
6. Aortic and Pulmonic Valvular Heart Disease	23	(5)
7. Infective Endocarditis	28	(3)
8. Myocardial Ischemia	31	(4)
9. Hypertension	35	(4)
10. Supraventricular Arrhythmias	39	(5)
11. Bradyarrhythmias	44	(4)
12. Ventricular Arrhythmias	48	(3)
13. Congenital Heart Disease	51	(5)
14. Cardiac Embryology	56	(4)
Answer Key-Section 1	60	(3)
II. ENDOCRINE
Tina O. Tan, MD
15. Diabetes Type 1	63	(3)
16. Diabetes Type 2	66	(3)
17. Hyperthyroidism	69	(3)
18. Hypothyroidism	72	(4)
19. Cushing's Disease	76	(3)
20. Addison's Disease	79	(3)
21. Parathyroid Disorders	82	(4)
22. Acromegaly	86	(4)
23. Conn's Syndrome	90	(4)
24. Pheochromocytoma	94	(3)
25. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia	97	(4)
26. Sheehan's Syndrome	101	(3)
21. SIADH/Diabetes Insipidus	104	(4)
28. MEN Syndromes	108	(3)
29. Hemochromatosis/Wilson's Disease	111	(3)
Answer Key-Section II	114	(3)
III. REPRODUCTION
Susan H. Tran, MD
30. Male and Female Gonadal Development	117	(3)
31. Male and Female Development: Internal and External Genitalia	120	(4)
32. Gametogenesis	124	(4)
33. Puberty	128	(3)
34. Menstrual Cycle	131	(4)
35. Contraception and Sterilization	135	(4)
36. Elective Termination of Pregnancy	139	(3)
31. Maternal Physiology in Pregnancy	142	(3)
38. Maternal-Fetal Circulation	145	(4)
39. Human Sexual Response	149	(3)
40. Menopause	152	(3)
41. Cervical Cancer	155	(3)
42. Ovarian Cancer	158	(3)
43. Uterine Cancer	161	(3)
44. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease	164	(4)
Answer Key-Section III	168	(1)
ANSWERS	169	(12)
INDEX	181