Principles of Pathophysiology, 3rd edition

Published by Pearson (October 31, 2023) © 2024

  • Shane Bullock Monash University
  • Majella Hales
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Comprehensive pathophysiology textbook for students studying nursing and allied health in Australia and New Zealand.

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Principles of Pathophysiology is a highly readable and accessible resource for busy students. Each chapter is co-authored by a scientist and an expert clinician, offering insight into how the science and clinical practice are linked.

Where possible, epidemiological data, lifespan issues, Indigenous issues, clinical practices, drug names, units of measurement and websites referenced are relevant to the Australian and New Zealand region.

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  • PART 1 Cellular and Tissue Pathophysiology
  • 1. Pathophysiological Terminology, Cellular Adaptation and injury
  • 2. Determinants of health and illness
  • 3. Inflammation and healing
  • 4. Genetic Disorders
  • 5. Neoplasia
  • PART 2 Body Defences & Immune System Pathophysiology
  • 6. Stress and its role in disease
  • 7. Immune disorders
  • 8. Infection
  • PART 3 Nervous System Pathophysiology
  • 9. Brain and Spinal Cord Dysfunction
  • 10. Neurodegenerative disorders
  • 11. Neurotrauma
  • 12. Seizures and Epilepsy
  • 13. Nociception and Pain
  • 14. Disorders of the Special Senses
  • 15. Mental Health Disorders
  • PART 4 Endocrine Pathophysiology
  • 16. Concepts of endocrine dysfunction
  • 17. Hypothalamic-Pituitary Disorders
  • 18. Thyroid & Parathyroid Disorders
  • 19. Adrenal Gland Disorders
  • 20. Diabetes Mellitus
  • PART 5 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology
  • 21. Blood Disorders
  • 22. Vascular Disorders and Circulatory Shock
  • 23. Coronary Artery Heart Disease
  • 24. Cardiac muscle and valve disorders
  • 25. Dysrhythmias
  • PART 6 Pulmonary Pathophysiology
  • 26. Pulmonary Dysfunction
  • 27. Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders
  • 28. Restrictive Respiratory Disorders
  • 29. Respiratory infections, cancers and vascular conditions
  • PART 7 Fluid, Electrolyte and Renal Pathophysiology
  • 30. Fluid imbalances
  • 31. Electrolyte imbalances
  • 32. Common inflammatory disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract
  • 33. Renal neoplasms and obstructions
  • 34. Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease
  • PART 8 Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology
  • 35. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and pepticulcer disease
  • 36. Malabsorption Syndromes
  • 37. Intestinal disorders
  • 38. Disorders of Liver, Gallbladder, & Pancreas
  • PART 9 Reproductive Pathophysiology
  • 39. Female Reproductive Disorders
  • 40. Male Reproductive Disorders
  • PART 10 Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology
  • 41. Musculoskeletal Trauma and muscle disorders
  • 42. Bone & Joint Disorders
  • PART 11 Integumentary System Pathophysiology
  • 43. Integumentary system disorders
  • 44. Skin cancers, burns, and scarring
  • 45. Bites & Stings

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