Pathophysiology for nurses at a glance

Key principles of pathophysiology -- Cell injury, adaptation and death -- Inflammation, tissue repair and regeneration -- Cancer -- Cardiogenic shock -- Anaphylactic shock -- Hypovolaemic shock -- Septicaemia -- Human immunodeficiency virus -- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma -- Infectious mononucleosis -- Meningitis -- Multiple sclerosis -- Parkinson s disease -- Cerebrovascular accident -- Anaemia -- Deep vein thrombosis -- Leukaemia -- Thrombocytopenia -- Heart failure -- Myocardial infarction -- Peripheral vascular disease -- Angina -- Asthma -- Chronic bronchitis -- Pulmonary embolism -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- Peritonitis -- Crohn s disease -- Peptic ulcer -- Ulcerative colitis -- Bowel cancer -- Hepatitis -- Cholecystitis -- Pancreatitis -- Liver cancer -- Renal failure -- Pyelonephritis -- Renal calculi -- Bladder cancer -- Benign prostatic hyperplasia -- Testicular torsion -- Erectile dysfunction -- Prostate cancer -- Testicular cancer -- Cancer of the vulva -- Menorrhagia -- Breast cancer -- Cervical cancer -- Diabetes mellitus -- Adrenal insufficiency -- Cushing's syndrome -- Hyperthyroidism -- Osteoarthritis -- Osteoporosis -- Osteomyelitis -- Gout -- Rheumatoid arthritis -- Atopic dermatitis -- Psoriasis -- Acne vulgaris -- Malignant melanoma -- Otitis media -- Ménière's disease -- Pharyngitis -- Rhinosinusitis -- Epistaxis -- Cataracts -- Glaucoma -- Age-related macular degeneration -- Conjunctivitis.

Everything you need to know about Pathophysiology… at a Glance! From the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series, and from the authors of the successful Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology textbook comes the ideal revision guide for all the key diseases and conditions that nursing and healthcare students need to be aware of. Combining superb illustrations with accessible and informative text, this book is perfect for all nursing and healthcare students, and anyone who is looking for an overview of pathophysiology. Pathophysiology for Nurses at a Glance covers all the key diseases and disease processes affecting each body system, and key concepts encountered from the start of the pre-registration nursing or healthcare course. Pathophysiology for Nurses at a Glance is ideal for nursing and healthcare students as well as qualified practitioners,providing a comprehensive yet accessible overview of human pathophysiology.