Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

by Carol Mattson Porth

This is the Eighth Edition of the comprehensive and well-respected text and reference of pathophysiology. As a nurse-physiologist, Carol Porth uniquely emphasizes "concepts" of altered health states, as opposed to factual descriptions of diseases and disorders. This conceptual model integrates the developmental and preventative aspects of health. By taking this physiologic approach, the author ensures a comprehension of the whole of body function. By integrating all of the aspects of the human body into a total functional whole, the student can grasp both the physical and psychological aspects of altered health. This edition has a completely revamped art program and new displays that showcase pathophysiological processes though detailed visual representation. Other highlights include a greater international focus, expanded content on evidence-based practice and completely revised, updated chapters on genetics, disorders of white blood cells and lymphoid tissues, and innate and acquired immunity.

Genres: Medical, Nursing

1680 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1982

Reviews

[Christa · Rating 4 out of 5]

yeah. . .this book kicks your butt! The course, the book it all just falls on your head and kicks you butt all up and down the semester. The book is so information it gives you a headache with the detail in it. It was a good source of information but if you are looking for a quick answer then this isn't your best bet.

[Rodolfo García Jaramillo · Rating 2 out of 5]

La edición en español está literalmente plagada de errores de tipeo y frases sin terminar... pésima traducción para un libro considerado dentro de los recomendados para estudiar fisiopatologia. Esto sin pensar en el alto costo del libro

[Steffani · Rating 3 out of 5]

good book...needs better pictures for explanations.

[Rori · Rating 4 out of 5]

An in-depth resource for pathophysiology. A bit TOO in depth at times, but very valuable.

[Jen]

I keep this one on the nightstand for a little light reading at night. :) Any other nurses with this addiction???

[David]

Ugh. What a terrible slog it was plowing through this for class. So glad to be done with the class and the book. The information is good, but it made me want to die on a weekly basis. No rating.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for a textbook. ;)

[Christina · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too complex too be understandable.