Essentials of pathophysiology concepts of altered health states / Carol Mattson Porth ; consultant, Kathryn J. Gaspard.
| Author/creator | Porth, Carol |
| Other author | Porth, Carol. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, ©2004. |
| Description | xxii, 915 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | UNIT ONE: MECHANISM OF DISEASE: Cell structure and function -- Tissue adaptation and injury -- Genetic control of cell function -- Genetic and congenital disorders -- Alterations in fluids, electrolytes and acid-base balance -- UNIT TWO: ALTERATIONS IN BODY DEFENSES: Stress and adaptation -- The immune response -- Inflammation, tissue repair, and fever -- Alterations in the immune response -- UNIT THREE: ALTERATIONS IN THE HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM: Alterations in white blood cells -- Alterations in hemostasis and blood coagulation -- Alterations in red blood cells -- UNIT FOUR: ALTERATIONS IN THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: Structure and function of the cardiovascular system -- Alterations in blood flow -- Alterations in blood pressure -- Alterations in cardiac function -- Heart failure and circulatory shock -- UNIT FIVE: ALTERATIONS IN THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Structure and function of the respiratory system -- Alterations in respiratory function: infectious disorders and neoplasia -- Alterations in respiratory function: disorders of gas exchange -- UNIT SIX: ALTERATIONS IN THE URINARY SYSTEM: Control of kidney function -- Alterations in renal functiion -- Renal failure -- Alterations in urine elimination -- UNIT SEVEN: ALTERATIONS IN THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM: Structure and function of the gastrointestinal system -- Alterations in gastrointestinal function -- Alterations in hepatobiliary function -- Alterations in body nutrition -- UNIT EIGHT: ALTERATIONS IN THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: Organization and control of the Endocrine system -- Alterations in pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal function -- Diabetes Mellitus -- UNIT NINE: ALTERATIONS IN THE MALE AND FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS: Alterations in the male reproductive system -- Alterations in the female reproductive system -- Sexually transmitted diseases -- UNIT TEN: ALTERATIONS IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM: Organization and control of the nervous system -- Alterations in brain function -- Alterations in neuromuscular function -- Pain -- Alterations in special sensory function -- UNIT ELEVEN: ALTERATIONS IN THE SKELETAL AND INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEMS: Structure and functiion of the skeletal system -- Alterations in the skeletal system: trauma, infection, and developmental disorders -- Alterations in the skeletal system: metabolic and rheumatoid disorders -- Alterations in skin function and integrity -- Glossary -- Appendix A: Lab values -- Appendix B: Weblinks. |
| General note | Abridgement of: Pathophysiology / Carol Mattson Porth. 6th ed. 2002. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 875-877) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003044737 |
| ISBN | 0781746450 : |