Clinical Applications of Pathophysiology: Assessment, Diagnostic Reasoning, and Management

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY explains and illustrates how pathophysiological concepts are used in clinical practice. By understanding the underlying pathophysiologic processes, clinicians can effectively interpret clinical manifestations, choose evaluative studies, initiate appropriate therapies, and anticipate potential complications. This outstanding workbook, organized by body system, covers 27 of the most commonly encountered health problems in clinical practice. Each chapter provides an in-depth summary of the disease including its definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, patient presentation (history, symptoms, and examination), differential diagnosis, and keys to evaluation and management. Applications of pathophysiologic principles in the clinical setting are illustrated with realistic case studies. Questions relating to patient history, physical examination findings, lab and diagnostic studies, therapies, and follow-up care are integrated throughout to promote continuous critical thinking.

Concise, bulleted presentation in lecture note format is designed for rapid review of the essential clinically applicable facts

Consistent presentation of each disease facilitates ease of use and quick reference

Case studies with questions in a fill-in-the-blank format are included for every disease to promote continual critical thinking based on the available data

Pathophysiology Clinical Link charts emphasizes the connections between disease processes and disease treatment and management

Up-to-date bibliographies provide reading lists of the most important and current research published on each disease

Perforated pages allow students to fill out the answer spaces in the case studies and turn them in to their instructors for evaluation

· Unit XI, The Immunologic System, which includes new chapters on allergy (26) and HIV disease (27), reviews important principles of immunology and immunologic disease management
· Flowcharts have been added for several diseases including asthma, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and meningitis to reinforce and clarify pathophysiologic processes
· Suggested answers with rationales to the case study questions will be available on the HHS Web site to instructors who adopt the book, allowing instructors to use the book as course assignments