Main description:

This pathophysiology text offers a unique conceptual approach that facilitates learning by viewing pathophysiology as health care professionals do. Students will learn about general mechanisms of disease or alterations in human function - such as immune alterations or altered nutrition - and apply these processes to specific conditions. Chapters focus on fifteen core concepts of altered human function, selected by analyzing and clustering health conditions with high prevalence, incidence, and severity. Unlike a traditional systems-based approach, this novel approach shows how most diseases involve multiple body systems. A bound-in CD-ROM includes animations and an interactive game. Faculty resources include lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, additional case studies, and student assignment worksheets. The accompanying student workbook contains additional case studies and questions, test-taking strategies, quiz questions, and exercises involving concept mapping. The LiveAdvise Online Student Tutoring and Teaching Advice, powered by Smarthinking[trademark], is now available when you adopt this textbook.

Contents:

Introduction to Pathophysiology Basic Alterations in Cells and Tissues Inflammation and Tissue Repair Altered Immunity Infection Genetic and Developmental Disorders Altered Cellular Proliferation and Differentiation Altered Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid and Base Balance Altered Neuronal Transmission Altered Sensory Function and Pain Perception Altered Hormonal and Metabolic Processes Altered Ventilation and Diffusion Altered Perfusion Altered Nutrition Altered Elimination Degenerative Changes in Aging Combining Complex Pathophysiologic Concepts: Diabetes Mellitus