Revised edition of: Pathophysiology : concepts of altered health states / Carol Mattson Porth. 7th ed. c2005.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Concepts of Health and Disease -- Cell Function and Growth -- Disorders of Integrative Function -- Disorders of the Hematopoietic System -- Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity -- Disorders of Cardiovascular Function -- Disorders of Respiratory Function -- Disorders of Renal Function and Fluids and Electrolytes -- Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function -- Disorders of endocrine function -- Disorders of Genitourninary and Reproductive Function -- Disorders of Neural Function -- Disorders of Special Sensory Function -- Disorders of Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Function.

This is the Eighth Edition of the comprehensive 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 through 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.