Clinical Applications of Pathophysiology

An Evidence-Based Approach

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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Beskrivning

This practice-focused review guide and workbook covers 27 of the most commonly encountered health problems to outline the connections between pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis, and management, with an emphasis on the clinical use of pathophysiologic concepts. Each chapter includes case studies to illustrate the application of pathophysiology principles to clinical situations with questions relating to patient history, physical examination findings, lab and diagnostic studies, therapies, and follow-up care. Each question is designed to promote clinical reasoning and a deeper understanding through application of the concepts presented. Information on differential diagnosis is included.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2006-06-21
Mått:216 x 276 x 19 mm
Vikt:810 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:400
Upplaga:3
Förlag:Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN:9780323045308

Utforska kategorier

Patologi inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Valentina L. Brashers is a Professor of Nursing and Woodard Clinical Scholar, Attending Physician in Internal Medicine, Director, Center for ASPIRE University of Virginia, USA

Innehållsförteckning

Unit ITHE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM1.Hypertension2.Dyslipidemia and Atherosclerosis3.Ischemic Heart Disease4.Congestive Heart FailureUnit IITHE PULMONARY SYSTEM5.Asthma6.Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease7.PneumoniaUnit IIICANCER8.Lung Cancer9.Breast Cancer10.Cutaneous Malignant MelanomaUnit IVTHE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM11.Type 2 Diabetes MellitusUnit VTHE HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM12.Anemia13.Bleeding DisordersUnit VITHE RENAL SYSTEM14.Urinary Tract InfectionUnit VIITHE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM15.Peptic Ulcer Disease16.Hepatitis B and C17.Alcoholic Cirrhosis and Portal HypertensionUnit VIIITHE NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM18.Headache19.Stroke20.Alzheimer Disease21.Epilepsy22.Acute Bacterial MeningitisUnit IXTHE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM23.Menopausal Osteoporosis24.OsteoarthritisUnit XTHE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM25.Alterations During MenopauseUnit XITHE IMMUNOLOGIC SYSTEM26.Allergic Rhinitis27.Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease