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Beschreibung
Introduction to Pathophysiology for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals is the most comprehensive visual survey of pathophysiology affecting each body system. Using full colour illustrations, photographs and learning features, this book makes the potentially complex subject of pathophysiology interesting and accessible. Each chapter discusses the common pathologies for each body system, along with the prevalence of the disease in the UK. The text is aimed at students and healthcare professionals who are learning about applied pathophysiology and related pharmacology and is an ideal introduction to the subject, enabling care to be based on a sound foundation of what is going on in the body.
Introduction to Pathophysiology for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals is the most comprehensive visual survey of pathophysiology affecting each body system. Using full colour illustrations, photographs and learning features, this book makes the potentially complex subject of pathophysiology interesting and accessible. Each chapter discusses the common pathologies for each body system, along with the prevalence of the disease in the UK. The text is aimed at students and healthcare professionals who are learning about applied pathophysiology and related pharmacology and is an ideal introduction to the subject, enabling care to be based on a sound foundation of what is going on in the body.
Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I Mechanisms of Disease 1
1. Introduction to Disease 2
2. Immunity and the Lymphatic System 10
3. Infectious Diseases 34
4. Cancer 56
5. Heredity and Disease 88
Part II Diseases of the Systems 109
6. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 110
7. Diseases of the Blood 150
8. Diseases of the Respiratory System 170
9. Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System 198
10. Diseases of the Urinary System 234
11. Diseases and Disorders of the Reproductive System 262
12. Diseases of the Endocrine System 302
13. Diseases of the Nervous System and the Special Senses 336
14. Mental Illness and Cognitive Disorders 388
15. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System 414
16. Diseases of the Integumentary System 438
Appendices
A. Glossary A-1
B. Answers to Interactive Exercises A-21
C. Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests A-35
Index I-1

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Fachbereich: Allgemeine Lexika
Genre: Importe, Medizin
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: 496 S.
ISBN-13: 9780273723868
ISBN-10: 0273723863
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Steggall, Martin
Dingle, Maria
Mulvihill, Mary Lou E.
Zelman, Mark
Tompary, Elaine
Raymond, Jill
Holdaway, Paul
Auflage: 1. Auflage
Hersteller: Pearson
Pearson International
Pearson Education Limited
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Pearson Studium im Verlag Pearson Benelux B.V. Zweigniederla, Sankt-Martin-Str. 82, D-81541 München, buchhandel@pearson.com
Maße: 265 x 195 x 27 mm
Von/Mit: Martin Steggall (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 05.09.2024
Gewicht: 1,056 kg
Artikel-ID: 134554260