- ISBN13: 9780781763110
- Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
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Product Description
This pathophysiology handbook is ideally suited for easy reference in the classroom or clinical environment. The book presents a summary of physiology concepts for each body system, followed by an overview of important pathophysiology concepts related to ‘alterations’ in that body system. These pathophysiology concepts provide the necessary foundation for understanding the disease or injury states that are presented next in the chapter. This edition includes new illustrations, completely updated references, and new and updated content on genetics, neuroendocrinology, immunology, hemodynamic monitoring, cardiovascular compensatory mechanisms of shock, and more.
Handbook of Pathophysiology: Foundations of Health & Disease
This a great pathophysiology book. The material is condensed and to the point. I think it’s an easy read compared to other pathophysiology books.
Rating: 5 / 5
While the class can be a confusing mess of lab values and pathologies, Dr. C’s book is straightforward and concise. If you’re taking her class, this is the only text book you should be using. If you’re taking someone else’s class, you can use this as a nice study guide or care plan tool! Diagrams and pictures are helpful and it is organized by body systems with a good index in back to guide you to specific diseases, etc. I’d recommend this version since the 2003 addition had incorrect info on a few diseases (eg. diabetes) that have been extensively researched in the last 7 years!
Rating: 4 / 5
Corwin gives a good synopsis of the subject. Explaining in clear detail the key mechanisms behind cancer and other afflictions. Aided by a few colour diagrams that are well drawn.
The audience is meant to be nurses and other medical personnel (excluding doctors). Yet the text can be useful to an educated layman interested in a synopsis. Much of it can be understandable, without being in a medical profession.
Rating: 4 / 5