2nd edition. — Wolters Kluwer, 2017. — 1730 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4511-9289-6
The Canadian edition of Porth Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States , 2e is the only core advanced level Pathophysiology text specifically developed for the Canadian undergraduate nursing and health professions students. Pediatric, geriatric, and pregnancy deviations are integrated throughout and highlighted with icons for easy identification. Unparalleled coverage of disease processes makes this text the most comprehensive pathophysiology text available.
Concepts of Health and Disease. Concepts of Health and Disease
Cell Function and Growth. Cell and Tissue Characteristics
Disorders of Integrative Function. Stress and Adaptation
Disorders of The Hematopoietic System. Blood Cells and the Hematopoietic System
Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity. Mechanisms of Infectious Disease
Disorders of Cardiovascular Function. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System
Disorders of Respiratory Function. Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
Disorders of Renal Function and Fluids And Electrolytes. Structure and Function of the Kidney
Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function. Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System
Disorders of Endocrine Function. Mechanisms of Endocrine Control
Disorders of Genitourinary and Reproductive Function. Structure and Function of the Male Genitourinary System
Disorders of Neural Function. Organization and Control of Neural Function