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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherLippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN-101582553025
ISBN-139781582553023
eBay Product ID (ePID)30231121
Product Key Features
Number of Pages672 Pages
Publication NameHandbook of Pathophysiology
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
SubjectPathology, Pathophysiology, Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology (See Also Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology), Nursing / Fundamentals & Skills, Allied Health Services / Medical Assistants, Nursing / General, Diseases
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience, Medical
AuthorSpringhouse Publishing Company Staff
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight24.5 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2004-020500
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal616.07
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThis comprehensive, concise, carry-along reference addresses the development and progression of disease and describes how more than 450 diseases affect the human body. The book explains the how and why behind each disease process, the signs and symptoms, and the most useful diagnostic tests and interventions. This thoroughly updated Second Edition includes new entries on genetic disorders, stress-related diseases, emerging infections such as SARS, and diseases of bioterrorism. This edition also provides more illustrations, twice as many full-color images, and selected references, including Websites. An expanded Table of Contents and indexing by body system help readers quickly locate a disease., Covering over 450 diseases sorted alphabetically by body system, this handbook includes information on causes, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, complications, diagnosis and treatment. It uses a system of icons to mark information related to age, culture and special clinical situations.