Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1993 - Medical - 1270 pages
This is the Seventh Edition of the comprehensive and well-respected text and reference of pathophysiology. As a nurse-physiologist, Carol Porth uniquely emphasizes "concepts" of altered health states, as opposed to factual descriptions of diseases and disorders. By taking this physiologic approach, the author ensures a comprehension of the whole of body function. By integrating all of the aspects of the human body into a total functional whole, the student can grasp both the physical and psychological aspects of altered health. A back-of-book CD-ROM includes three-dimensional animations of pathophysiology.

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Developmental Aspects of Altered Health
11
Alterations in Body Defenses
21
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