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Fundamentos de fisiopatología: alteraciones de la salud, conceptos básicos

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Esta 3ª edición de Fundamentos de Fisiopatología , basada en la 8ª edición de Fisiopatología , ha sido preparado específicamente para aquellos estudiantes que no necesitan disponer de información con el nivel de detalle y extensión que proporciona el libro grande. Para realizar esta adaptación sólo se ha omitido la información que no se considera esencial, mientras que la información relevante se ha se reorganizado, revisado y condensado. Cada edición se prepara con la idea de relacionar del modo más claro posible la normalidad en el funcionamiento del cuerpo con los cambios asociados a la enfermedad, así como presentar la notable capacidad del cuerpo para compensar
estos cambios. El atractivo de la fisiología reside en que integra todos los aspectos de la genética humana, la biología molecular y celular, la anatomía y fisiología en un todo funcional que puede explicar los aspectos físicos y psicológicos de cualquier alteración de la salud. En esta línea de pensamiento, la selección de contenidos de esta obra cubre todos los problemas de salud más comunes, incluidas las situaciones especiales en niños, embarazadas, mujeres y ancianos. Aunque éste es en primer lugar un libro de texto, también pretende ser una obra referencia que los estudiantes deberían poder utilizar en la práctica, una vez finalizado el curso.

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1280 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

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May 22, 2023
I read multiple chapters…not every chapter…maybe not even half of it 🫣
Didn’t keep my attention at all but very informative.
Highly recommend to anyone desiring to be a hypochondriac.
Spoiler Alert⚠️ ⚠️this book is exceptional at inciting fears of encephalopathy, myocardial infarction, and ESPECIALLY malignant tumors…however, none of these fears are likely to be justified.
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December 9, 2020
I love the graphics; especially the diagrams. It’s nice to have them open while working in the lab, as you can compare what you see in the microscope with the photos and diagrams in the book. Heavy hardback book, but worth viewing the graphic if you are learning processes and positive and negative feedback loops, such as angiotensin, aldosterone, renin system or immunology processes. Cellular organelle physiology and function of each organelle in the meiosis and mitosis processes are so easy to learn with such vivid and large graphics; especially if your a visual or hands on learner.
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February 25, 2012
As far as text books go, it has a lot of information. I do have a question about one thing in particular.

On page 282, under Red Cell Life Span and Destruction, towards the end of the first paragraph where reference is made to the size of red cells. I think there is a typo in the units. Should it not be micrometers (Greek letter mu) instead of millimeters (mm)?
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February 16, 2008
"Porth" is one of the mainstays of my medical education. It's a step or two above the typical college A&P text, but surprisingly well-done. The concepts are sometimes difficult, but the language is clear.
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May 18, 2010
It was a bit dense in places, but appreciated the review from chapter to chapter as well as references back to previously covered material when appropriate.
Nursing implications were implied rather than stated outright in most places.
Excellent use of graphics and photos to illustrate concepts.
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June 22, 2010
This is my favorite Pathophysiology textbook. I learned so much with regard to alterations of human pathology and the subsequent manifestations pertaining thereto.
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October 4, 2014
excelente libro, uno de los mejores

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