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Everything you need to know about pathophysiology… at a Glance!
Make confident, evidence-based decisions across healthcare settings with this updated guide
The Second Edition of Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing and Healthcare Students at a Glance delivers a timely and essential update reflecting the latest in evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines, while embracing emerging themes emphasising integrated care. Designed for accessibility, the book retains its hallmark At A Glance format—concise, visually engaging two-page spreads that pair clear illustrations with focused explanations.
Applied Pathophysiology for Nurses and Healthcare Students at a Glance includes information on:
- Introductory principles of pathophysiology, including cell injury, inflammation, genetics, and cancer, providing essential context for clinical practice
- Over 70 conditions across all major body systems—cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepato-biliary, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, musculoskeletal, skin, nervous, blood, and vision
- End-of-life care, pain management, and symptom control, equipping students and practitioners for holistic patient support
- Real-world clinical application features in every chapter, linking theory to practice and supporting evidence-based decision-making in diverse healthcare settings
Applied Pathophysiology for Nurses and Healthcare Students at a Glance serves as a structured guide that makes complex topics accessible for rapid review and exam preparation, supporting confident decision-making in diverse healthcare settings.
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Table of Contents
Preface viii
Acknowledgements ix
Part 1 Pathophysiology 1
1 Key Principles of Pathophysiology 2
2 Cell Injury, Adaptation and Death 4
3 Inflammation, Tissue Repair and Regeneration 8
4 Cancer 10
5 Genetics 12
Part 2 Shock 15
6 Cardiogenic Shock 16
7 Anaphylactic Shock 18
8 Hypovolaemic Shock 20
9 Septicaemia 22
Part 3 Immunity 25
10 Human Immunodeficiency Virus 26
11 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma 28
12 Infectious Mononucleosis 32
Part 4 The Nervous System 35
13 Meningitis 36
14 Multiple Sclerosis 38
15 Parkinson's Disease 40
16 Stroke 42
Part 5 The Blood 45
17 Anaemia 46
18 Venous Thromboembolism 48
19 Leukaemia 50
20 Thrombocytopenia 54
Part 6 The Cardiovascular System 57
21 Heart Failure 58
22 Myocardial Infarction 62
23 Peripheral Arterial Disease 66
24 Angina 68
Part 7 The Respiratory System 71
25 Asthma 72
26 Chronic Bronchitis 74
27 Pulmonary Embolism 78
28 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 80
Part 8 The Gastrointestinal System 83
29 Peritonitis 84
30 Crohn's Disease 88
31 Peptic Ulcer 92
32 Ulcerative Colitis 96
33 Bowel Cancer 100
Part 9 The Hepatobiliary System 103
34 Hepatitis 104
35 Cholecystitis 108
36 Pancreatitis 112
37 Liver Cancer 114
Part 10 The Urinary System 117
38 Renal Failure 118
39 Pyelonephritis 122
40 Renal Calculi 126
41 Bladder Cancer 128
Part 11 The Male Reproductive System 131
42 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 132
43 Testicular Torsion 136
44 Erectile Dysfunction 140
45 Prostate Cancer 144
46 Testicular Cancer 148
Part 12 The Female Reproductive System 151
47 Cancer of the Vulva 152
48 Menorrhagia 154
49 Breast Cancer 156
50 Cervical Cancer 160
Part 13 The Endocrine System 163
51 Diabetes Mellitus 164
52 Adrenal Insufficiency 168
53 Cushing Syndrome 172
54 Hyperthyroidism 174
Part 14 The Musculoskeletal System 177
55 Osteoarthritis 178
56 Osteoporosis 182
57 Osteomyelitis 186
58 Gout 190
59 Rheumatoid Arthritis 194
Part 15 The Skin 197
60 Atopic Dermatitis 198
61 Psoriasis 202
62 Acne Vulgaris 206
63 Malignant Melanoma 210
Part 16 Ear, Nose and Throat 213
64 Otitis Media 214
65 Meniere's Disease 218
66 Pharyngitis 222
67 Rhinosinusitis 226
68 Epistaxis 230
Part 17 Vision 233
69 Cataracts 234
70 Glaucoma 238
71 Age-related Macular Degeneration 242
72 Conjunctivitis 246
Part 18 Death and Dying 249
73 Principles of End-of-life Care 250
74 Pain Relief 252
75 Symptom Control 254
76 Care After Death 256
Appendices
Appendix 1 Prefixes and Suffixes 258
Appendix 2 Glossary of Terms 265
Further Reading 268
Index 269
