Comprehensive and practical the freshly updated Anatomical Chart Company Atlas of Pathophysiology 4th Edition offers nearly 450 illustrations that demonstrate the causes symptoms and progression of more than 200 disorders Clear and simple explanations of each disorder are followed by rationales for proven clinical interventions This backup to classroom texts is also a handy on the unit reference for nurses and other healthcare professionals and support for patient education At a glance answers—and the right interventions—for more than 200 disorders in a quick read format NEW includes a free eBook download see details below NEW and updated content illustrating and explaining the most common conditions with topics presented alphabetically:Central concepts—cells cancer infection genetics and fluids and electrolytes Disorders affecting each body system—respiratory neurologic gastrointestinal musculoskeletal hematologic immunologic endocrine and reproductive—as well as renal skin and sensory disorders Each disease entry presents an introduction causes pathophysiology complications signs and symptoms diagnostic test results and treatment with facing page showing a detailed illustration to help you visualize the disease process Easy to locate content in an easy read template that tackles numerous topics found in daily practice such as:Diseases and disorders that need immediate attention such as pulmonary embolism depression and glaucoma The differences between prehypertension and Stage 1 hypertension Which parts of the brain are affected by generalized seizures as opposed to partial seizures Lifestyle changes to recommend to a patient with high plasma glucose The causes of carpel tunnel syndrome 450 large detailed full color illustrations from Anatomical Chart Company to help you differentiate among symptoms and disorders that appear similar Icons that offer important tips including: Age Alert – how pathophysiologic processes—incidence onset and clinical appearance—appear in different age groups such as aortic aneurysm atypical myocardial infarction and Parkinson’s disease Clinical Tips – advice on areas such as improving auscultation in myocarditis evaluating diagnostic test results in suspected spinal injuries early recognition of life threatening symptoms in myasthenia gravis respiration changes in peritonitis and more Complications – identifies common progressions of untreated or worsening conditions
