
Pulmonary Pathophysiology: A Clinical Approach, Third Edition
McGraw-Hill Medical (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Will be published approx. on 16. December 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-07-161154-1 (ISBN)
Description
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A unique system/disease-based approach to learning pulmonary pathophysiology as it relates to clinical medicine
No other review puts disorders of lung structure and function in such clear clinical perspective as Pulmonary Pathophysiology. Bridging the gap between basic science and clinical medicine, Pulmonary Pathophysiology guides you from symptom identification to underlying disease mechanisms and through principles of management.
Features:
28 case studies help you understand the correlation between science and clinical medicine
Additional algorithms aid differential diagnosis and management
Key Concepts help you quickly review chapter highlights
New tables and charts encapsulate important information
Learning Objectives and study questions reinforce your understanding of even the most difficult topics
Artwork includes nearly 100 photographs and line drawings
Visit www.LangeTextbooks.com to access valuable resources and study aids!
A unique system/disease-based approach to learning pulmonary pathophysiology as it relates to clinical medicine
No other review puts disorders of lung structure and function in such clear clinical perspective as Pulmonary Pathophysiology. Bridging the gap between basic science and clinical medicine, Pulmonary Pathophysiology guides you from symptom identification to underlying disease mechanisms and through principles of management.
Features:
28 case studies help you understand the correlation between science and clinical medicine
Additional algorithms aid differential diagnosis and management
Key Concepts help you quickly review chapter highlights
New tables and charts encapsulate important information
Learning Objectives and study questions reinforce your understanding of even the most difficult topics
Artwork includes nearly 100 photographs and line drawings
Visit www.LangeTextbooks.com to access valuable resources and study aids!
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
95 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
475 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-161154-1 (9780071611541)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine Section of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Louisiana State Universoty Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA
Howard A. Bucchner Professor and Section Chief Director, Pulmonary Services Chief, Pulmonary Services Section of Pummonary/Critical Care Medicine Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA
Professor of Physiology and Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Medical Center; Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics and Physiology, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Howard A. Bucchner Professor and Section Chief Director, Pulmonary Services Chief, Pulmonary Services Section of Pummonary/Critical Care Medicine Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA
Professor of Physiology and Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Medical Center; Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics and Physiology, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Content
Contributors
Preface
Section 1. Basic Evaluation: Symptoms/Problem Based
1. Dyspnea, Richard Morrison & Warren R. Summer
2. Cough, Juzar Ali
3. Hemoptysis, Juzar Ali
4. Noncardiac Chest Pain, Michael Stumpf & Kevin Reed
5. Lung Sounds, Ross S. Summer & Jason M. Konter
Part 2. Disease/Disorder Based
6. Obstructive Lung Disease, David A. Welsh & Dwayne A. Thomas
7. Parenchymal Lung Disease, Leonardo Seoane & Carol M. Mason
8. Pulmonary Vascular Disease, Suma Jain & Bennett P. deBoisblanc
Judd Shellito
10. Respiratory Infections, Carol M. Mason & Warren R. Summer
11. Diseases of the Pleura, Susan Sunn & David Taylor
12. Respiratory Abnormalities with Sleep Disorders, LaSandra Barton
13. Respiratory Failure, Jennifer Ramsey & Peter DeBlieux
14. Lung Under Stress, Kendra J. McAnnally & Stephen P. Kantrow
List of Abbreviations
Answers to Study Questions
Index
Preface
Section 1. Basic Evaluation: Symptoms/Problem Based
1. Dyspnea, Richard Morrison & Warren R. Summer
2. Cough, Juzar Ali
3. Hemoptysis, Juzar Ali
4. Noncardiac Chest Pain, Michael Stumpf & Kevin Reed
5. Lung Sounds, Ross S. Summer & Jason M. Konter
Part 2. Disease/Disorder Based
6. Obstructive Lung Disease, David A. Welsh & Dwayne A. Thomas
7. Parenchymal Lung Disease, Leonardo Seoane & Carol M. Mason
8. Pulmonary Vascular Disease, Suma Jain & Bennett P. deBoisblanc
Judd Shellito
10. Respiratory Infections, Carol M. Mason & Warren R. Summer
11. Diseases of the Pleura, Susan Sunn & David Taylor
12. Respiratory Abnormalities with Sleep Disorders, LaSandra Barton
13. Respiratory Failure, Jennifer Ramsey & Peter DeBlieux
14. Lung Under Stress, Kendra J. McAnnally & Stephen P. Kantrow
List of Abbreviations
Answers to Study Questions
Index