Porth's Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 10th Edition

Porth's Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 10th Edition

The 10th edition of Porth's Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States continues a legacy of excellence by providing comprehensive, nursing-focused coverage designed to help grasp both the physical and psychological aspects of altered health. 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 aspects of altered health.

Inside this book, you'll find:

• Porth's Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States.

• Meet today's clinical challenges with the trusted authority in pathophysiology.

• Highlights of the Tenth Edition.

• Approachable presentation builds understanding from basic to advanced concepts and defines key terms as you progress.

• 'Chunked' content keeps you focused on the most critical information and helps you review salient points efficiently.

• Unit-Opening Case Studies , which are revisited in one or more chapters in the unit, bring pathophysiology to life and equip you for success in clinical practice.

• Approximately 1,000 vibrant illustrations clarify the clinical manifestations of diseases and disease processes.

• Understanding boxes break physiologic processes and phenomena into their sequential parts, providing insight into the many opportunities for disease to disrupt the processes.

Ideal for students in nursing, medicine, and the health sciences, as well as practicing clinicians.

Product Details

• Author: Tommie L. Norris

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

• Edition: 10th

• Format: Hardcover

• Publication Date: 3 November 2018

• Language: English

• Pages: 1573

• Dimensions: 22.1 x 5.1 x 27.7 cm

• ISBN-10: 1496377559

• ISBN-13: 978-1496377555