Author(s): Kathryn L. McCance; Sue E. Huether

Pathophysiology

Learn the what, how, and why of pathophysiology With easy-to-read, in-depth descriptions of disease, disease etiology, and disease processes, Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, 8th Edition helps you understand the most important and most complex pathophysiology concepts. This updated text includes more than 1,300 full-color illustrations and photographs to make it easier to identify normal anatomy and physiology, as well as alterations of function. This edition includes a NEW chapter on obesity and nutritional disorders, along with expanded coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics. It's the most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology text available

• The most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology text on the market

provides unparalleled coverage of Pathophysiology content

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• Over 1,300 full-color illustrations and photographs depict the clinical manifestations of disease and disease processes - more than in any other pathophysiology text.


• Consistent presentation of diseases includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment.


• Lifespan content includes ten separate pediatric chapters and special sections with aging and pediatrics content.


• Outstanding authors Kathryn McCance and Sue Huether have extensive backgrounds as researchers and instructors, and utilize expert contributors, consultants, and reviewers in developing this edition.


• Algorithms and flowcharts of diseases and disorders make it easy for you to follow the sequential progression of disease processes.


• Additional What's New boxes highlight the most current research and clinical development.


• Nutrition and Disease boxes explain the link between concepts of health promotion and disease.


• Chapter summary reviews provide concise synopses of the main points of each chapter.

• NEW Chapter on obesity and nutritional disorders

thoroughly covers these growing global concerns.

• NEW Added coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics further explore genetic disease traits.


• NEW Over 50 new or heavily revised illustrations visually highlight pathophysiology concepts.


• NEW More than 30 new 3D animations on Evolve bring difficult concepts to life for a new perspective on disease processes.