Comprehensive and practical, the freshly updated Anatomical Chart Company Atlas of Pathophysiology, 4th Edition , offers nearly 450 illustrations that demonstrate the causes, symptoms, and progression of more than 200 disorders.
Clear and simple explanations of each disorder are followed by rationales for proven clinical interventions. This backup to classroom texts is also a handy on-the-unit reference for nurses and other healthcare professionals, and support for patient education.
At-a-glance answers—and the right interventions—for more than 200 disorders in a quick-read format …
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NEWand updated content illustrating and explaining the most common conditions, with topics presented alphabetically:
Central concepts—cells, cancer, infection, genetics, and fluids and electrolytes
Disorders affecting each body system—respiratory, neurologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, hematologic, immunologic, endocrine, and reproductive—as well as renal, skin, and sensory disorders
Each disease entry presents an introduction, causes, pathophysiology, complications, signs and symptoms, diagnostic test results, and treatment, with facing page showing a detailed illustration to help you visualize the disease process
Easy-to-locate content in an easy-read template that tackles numerous topics found in daily practice, such as:
Diseases and disorders that need immediate attention, such as pulmonary embolism, depression, and glaucoma
The differences between prehypertension and Stage 1 hypertension
Which parts of the brain are affected by generalized seizures, as opposed to partial seizures
Lifestyle changes to recommend to a patient with high plasma glucose
The causes of carpel tunnel syndrome
450 large, detailed, full-color illustrations from Anatomical Chart Company to help you differentiate among symptoms and disorders that appear similar
Icons that offer important tips, including:
Age Alert – how pathophysiologic processes—incidence, onset, and clinical appearance—appear in different age groups, such as aortic aneurysm, atypical myocardial infarction, and Parkinson’s disease
Clinical Tips – advice on areas such as improving auscultation in myocarditis, evaluating diagnostic test results in suspected spinal injuries, early recognition of life-threatening symptoms in myasthenia gravis, respiration changes in peritonitis, and more
Complications – identifies common progressions of untreated or worsening conditions
Author(s): Julie G. Stewart
Edition: 4
Publisher: LWW Wolters Kluwer Health
Year: 2017
Language: English
Tags: Pathophysiology; Human Diseases; Pathology; Nursing Assessment & Diagnosis
Part I: Central Concepts
Cells, homeostasis, and disease
Cancer
Infection
Genetics
Fluids and electrolytes
Part II: Disorders
Cardiovascular disorders
Respiratory disorders
Neurologic disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders
Hematologic disorders
Immunologic disorders
Endocrine disorders
Reproductive disorders
Renal disorders
Skin disorders
Sensory disorders
Appendix
Types of cardiac arrhythmias