Master the fundamentals of pathophysiology with this concise, easy-to-understand text! Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 8th Edition, helps you learn basic concepts of disorders and disease processes. Known for its readability and vivid, full-color illustrations, this text describes disorders by body system and also describes the interactions between systems. Case studies apply the material to real-life situations. New to this edition is the latest research as well as updates on artificial intelligence and newly developed tools and technologies. No matter which healthcare field you may enter, this book provides solid preparation for the conditions commonly encountered in clinical practice.
1. 1. Introduction to pathophysiology - p. 1 2. 2. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances - p. 14 3. 3. Introduction to basic pharmacology and other common therapies - p. 39 4. 4. Pain - p. 52 5. SECTION II. Defense/Protective Mechanisms - p. 64 6. 5. Inflammation and healing - p. 65 7. 6. Infection - p. 88 8. 7. Immunity - p. 114 9. SECTION III. Pathophysiology of Body Systems - p. 141 10. 8. Skin disorders - p. 142 11. 9. Musculoskeletal system disorders - p. 162 12. 10. Blood and circulatory system disorders - p. 186 13. 11. Lymphatic system disorders - p. 222 14. 12. Cardiovascular system disorders - p. 233 15. 13. Respiratory system disorders - p. 272 16. 14. Nervous system disorders - p. 327 17. 15. Disorders of the eyes, ears, and other sensory organs - p. 388 18. 16. Endocrine system disorders - p. 406 19. 17. Digestive system disorders - p. 433 20. 18. Urinary system disorders - p. 493 21. 19. Reproductive system disorders - p. 520 22. SECTION IV. Factors Contributing to Pathophysiology - p. 552 23. 20. Neoplasms and cancer - p. 553 24. 21. Congenital and genetic disorders - p. 574 25. 22. Complications of pregnancy - p. 588 26. 23. Complications of adolescence - p. 597 27. 24. Complications of aging - p. 606 28. 25. Immobility and associated problems - p. 615 29. 26. Stress and associated problems - p. 620 30. 27. Substance abuse and associated problems - p. 626 31. 28. Environmental hazards and associated problems - p. 634 32. Appendices - p. 643 33. Glossary - p. e1 34. Index - p. 665 35. Inside back cover - p. 694
Master the fundamentals of pathophysiology with this concise, easy-to-understand text! Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 8th Edition, helps you learn basic concepts of disorders and disease processes. Known for its readability and vivid, full-color illustrations, this text describes disorders by body system and also describes the interactions between systems. Case studies apply the material to real-life situations. New to this edition is the latest research as well as updates on artificial intelligence and newly developed tools and technologies. No matter which healthcare field you may enter, this book provides solid preparation for the conditions commonly encountered in clinical practice.
1. 1. Introduction to pathophysiology - p. 1 2. 2. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances - p. 14 3. 3. Introduction to basic pharmacology and other common therapies - p. 39 4. 4. Pain - p. 52 5. SECTION II. Defense/Protective Mechanisms - p. 64 6. 5. Inflammation and healing - p. 65 7. 6. Infection - p. 88 8. 7. Immunity - p. 114 9. SECTION III. Pathophysiology of Body Systems - p. 141 10. 8. Skin disorders - p. 142 11. 9. Musculoskeletal system disorders - p. 162 12. 10. Blood and circulatory system disorders - p. 186 13. 11. Lymphatic system disorders - p. 222 14. 12. Cardiovascular system disorders - p. 233 15. 13. Respiratory system disorders - p. 272 16. 14. Nervous system disorders - p. 327 17. 15. Disorders of the eyes, ears, and other sensory organs - p. 388 18. 16. Endocrine system disorders - p. 406 19. 17. Digestive system disorders - p. 433 20. 18. Urinary system disorders - p. 493 21. 19. Reproductive system disorders - p. 520 22. SECTION IV. Factors Contributing to Pathophysiology - p. 552 23. 20. Neoplasms and cancer - p. 553 24. 21. Congenital and genetic disorders - p. 574 25. 22. Complications of pregnancy - p. 588 26. 23. Complications of adolescence - p. 597 27. 24. Complications of aging - p. 606 28. 25. Immobility and associated problems - p. 615 29. 26. Stress and associated problems - p. 620 30. 27. Substance abuse and associated problems - p. 626 31. 28. Environmental hazards and associated problems - p. 634 32. Appendices - p. 643 33. Glossary - p. e1 34. Index - p. 665 35. Inside back cover - p. 694
