Table Of ContentPart I - Central Concepts Cells, Homestasis, 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 Index
SynopsisThis full-color atlas is designed to help healthcare professionals understand the rationale for prevention and therapy underlying clinical practice. Over 300 four-color, visually appealing illustrations show how disease disrupts the human body's equilibrium and how pathology develops and progresses in more than 150 diseases. Each section briefly covers fundamentals of normal anatomy and physiology before discussing the pathophysiology. Cellular pathology, cancer, infection, immune and genetic disorders and fluid and electrolyte imbalance are covered. The comprehensive format includes full-page text that explains disease development, and lists signs and symptoms, with accompanying full-page art. Also includes graphic logos, appendices, and a glossary., This atlas is designed to help healthcare professionals understand the rationale for prevention and therapy underlying clinical practice. Illustrations show how disease disrupts the human body's equilibrium and how pathology develops and progresses in more than 150 diseases. Each section briefly covers fundamentals of normal anatomy and physiology before discussing the pathophysiology. Cellular pathology, cancer, infection, immune and genetic disorders and fluid and electrolyte imbalance are covered.