ISBN: 9781582553641    Publisher: Springhouse Publishing Co ,u.s. Year of publishing: 2005     Format:  Hardcover No of Pages: 448        Language: English

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
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