عنوان

Porth's pathophysiology :

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1451146000

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9781451146004

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Title Proper

Porth's pathophysiology :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

concepts of altered health states /

First Statement of Responsibility

Carol Mattson Porth, Sheila C. Grossman

Edition Statement

Ninth edition

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

xxiv, 1,660 pages :

Other Physical Details

color illustrations ;

Dimensions

29 cm

Text of Note

Preceded by (work): Pathophysiology / [edited by] Carol Mattson Porth, Glenn Matfin. 8th edition c2009

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Text of Note

Concepts of health and disease -- Concepts of altered health in children -- Concepts of altered health in older adults -- Cell and tissue characteristics -- Cellular adaptation, injury, and death -- Genetic control of cell function and inheritance -- Genetic and congenital disorders -- Neoplasia -- Stress and adaptation -- Alterations in temperature regulation -- Activity tolerance and fatigue -- Mechanisms of infectious disease -- Innate and adaptive immunity -- Inflammation, tissue repair, and wound healing -- Disorders of the immune response -- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome -- Organization and control of neural function -- Somatosensory function, pain, and headache -- Disorders of motor function -- Disorders of brain function -- Sleep and sleep disorders -- Disorders of thought, emotion, and memory -- Disorders of visual function -- Disorders of hearing and vestibular function -- Blood cells and the hematopoietic system -- Disorders of hemostasis -- Disorders of red blood cells -- Disorders of white blood cells and lymphoid tissues -- Structure and function of the cardiovascular system -- Disorders of blood flow in the systemic circulation -- Disorders of blood pressure regulation -- Disorders of cardiac function -- Disorders of cardiac conduction and rhythm -- Heart failure and circulatory shock -- Structure and function of the respiratory system -- Respiratory tract infections, neoplasms, and childhood disorders -- Disorders of ventilation and gas exchange -- Structure and function of the kidney -- Disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance -- Disorders of acid-base balance -- Disorders of renal function -- Acute renal injury and chronic kidney disease -- Disorders of the bladder and lower urinary tract -- Structure and function of the gastrointestinal system -- Disorders of gastrointestinal function -- Disorders of hepatobiliary and exocrine pancreas function -- Alterations in nutritional status -- Mechanisms of endocrine control -- Disorders of endocrine control of growth and metabolism -- Diabetes mellitus and the metabolic syndrome -- Structure and function of the male genitourinary system -- Disorders of the male genitourinary system -- Structure and function of the female reproductive system -- Disorders of the female reproductive system -- Sexually transmitted infections -- Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system -- Disorders of musculoskeletal function: trauma, infection, neoplasms -- Disorders of musculoskeletal function: development and metabolic disorders -- Disorders of musculoskeletal function: rheumatic disorders -- Structure and function of the skin -- Disorders of skin integrity and function

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"Featuring briliant art, engaging new case studies, and dynamic new teaching and learning resources, this ninth edition of 'Porth's Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States' is captivating, accessible, and student-friendly while retaining the comprehensive, nursing-focused coverage that has made it a market leader. The book's unique emphasis on "concepts" of altered health states, as opposed to factual descriptions of diseases and disorders, helps students grasp both the physical and psychological aspectis of altered health." --

Parallel Title

Pathophysiology

Nursing

Physiology, Pathological

Disease

Pathologic Processes

Physiological Phenomena

Number

Edition

Class number

Book number

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Grossman, Sheila

Porth, Carol

Date of Transaction

20160203201719.0

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