| Description |
xxvii, 1179 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Foundations of Pathophysiology. Unit I. Theoretical Perspective. Ch. 1. Concepts and Theories of Pathophysiology. Unit II. Cellular Perspective. Ch. 2. Cell Structure and Intercellular Communication. Ch. 3. Cellular Nutrition and Energy Metabolism. Ch. 4. Electrophysiology: Action Potentials and Conduction. Ch. 5. Cellular Mechanism of Muscle Contraction. Ch. 6. Cellular Development: Genetic Regulation, Embryology, and Aging. Ch. 7. Cellular Development: Congenital Defects and Neoplasia. Unit III. The Cellular Environment. Ch. 8. Fluid Balance. Ch. 9. Electrolyte Balance. Ch. 10. Acid-Base Balance. Ch. 11. Thermoregulation -- Pt. 2. Pathophysiology of Organ Systems. Unit IV. Hematologic System. Ch. 12. Hematopoiesis and Related Disorders. Ch. 13. Inflammation, Immunity, and Related Disorders. Ch. 14. Disorders of Hemostasis and Fibrinolysis. Unit V. Cardiovascular System. Ch. 15. Disorders of the Circulation. Ch. 16. Cardiac Failure. Ch. 17. Cardiac Dysrhythmias. Unit VI. Respiratory System. Ch. 18. Disorders of Pulmonary Ventilation. Ch. 19. Disorders of Gas Transport and Exchange. Unit VII. Renal-Urinary System. Ch. 20. Disorders of Renal and Urinary Function. Unit VIII. Neurologic System. Ch. 21. Disorders of Cortical Function. Ch. 22. Disorders of Somatic Motor and Autonomic Function. Ch. 23. Disorders of Sensory Function. Unit IX. Gastrointestinal System. Ch. 24. Disorders of Gastrointestinal Motility and Secretion. Ch. 25. Disorders of Ingestion, Digestion, and Absorption. Ch. 26. Disorders of the Liver and Biliary System. Unit X. Endocrine System. Ch. 27. Hypothalamic and Pituitary Disorders. Ch. 28. Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders. Ch. 29. Disorders of the Adrenal Cortex and Endocrine Pancreas. Unit XI. Reproductive System. Ch. 30. Disorders of the Male Reproductive System. Ch. 31. Gynecologic and Breast Disorders. Unit XII. Pregnancy and the Neonatal Period. Ch. 32. Disorders Related to Pregnancy and Lactation. Ch. 33. Neonatal Disorders. Unit XIII. Musculoskeletal System. Ch. 34. Disorders of the Bones and Joints. Ch. 35. Muscle Disorders and Effects of Exercise. Unit XIV. Integumentary System. Ch. 36. Integumentary Disorders. App. C. Laboratory Values of Clinical Importance -- App. D. AHCPR Guidelines |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Physiology, Pathological.
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Pathology.
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| LC no. |
96038014 |
| ISBN |
0721644651 |
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