Written in the popular Lange format, this concise review of pathophysiology presents disease as disordered physiology. Organized by organ system, each chapter discusses normal structure and function, pathology, and disordered physiology, common clinical presentations and mechanisms underlying symptoms and signs.
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This concise review of pathophysiology, which emphasises the more common disease states and processes, helps students understand how to treat a specific disease with confidence.
Written in the popular LANGE format, this book is organized by organ system and contains numerous figures, tables and illustrations.
This concise introduction to pathophysiology focuses on nearly 100 diseases most commonly encountered by physicians in clinical settings. Organized by organ systems, it considers disease processes as disordered physiology. In a straightforward and logical manner, each chapter covers normal organ system structure and function, pathology and disordered physiology, common clinical presentations, and the mechanisms underlying symptoms and signs. Helpful learning tools such as boxed questions, excellent illustrations, citations to recent references, and case examples make mastery of the material easier at every step. This indispensable book belongs in the library of every student and clinician. Features: clear, concise, and useful information on pathophysiology; boxed questions for self-assessment in each chapter; 339 illustrations clarify key concepts; 38 new case studies; new chapter on inflammatory rheumatic diseases; excellent review tool for USMLE Step 2.
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