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 eBookNEW and updated content illustrating and explaining the most common conditions, with topics presented alphabetically:Central concepts cells, cancer, infection, genetics, and fluids and electrolytesDisorders affecting each body system respiratory, neurologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, hematologic, immunologic, endocrine, and reproductive as well as renal, skin, and sensory disordersEach 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 processEasy-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 glaucomaThe differences between prehypertension and Stage 1 hypertensionWhich parts of the brain are affected by generalized seizures, as opposed to partial seizuresLifestyle changes to recommend to a patient with high plasma glucoseThe causes of carpel tunnel syndrome450 large, detailed, full-color illustrations from Anatomical Chart Company to help you differentiate among symptoms and disorders that appear similarIcons 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 diseaseClinical 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 moreComplications identifies common progressions of untreated or worsening conditions
