{"product_id":"9788490229347","title":"Pathophysiology. The science of why and how","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePathophysiology. The science of why and how\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a deep understanding of the mechanisms underlying diseases, explaining not only what happens in the body, but why and how clinical symptoms and signs are produced. Coordinated by Dr. Raúl Uribe Olivares and featuring the collaboration of 31 specialists, the work prioritizes the understanding of the body's basic defense processes against pathogens, moving away from a merely diagnostic approach. It is an essential resource for students of Medicine and Health Sciences who seek to build a solid foundation in pathophysiology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured into three major parts that guide the reader from the fundamentals to clinical application. The first part introduces the general concepts of pathophysiology. The second focuses on the pathophysiology of the most frequent symptoms and signs, explaining how the body's defense mechanisms translate into clinical manifestations. The third part addresses the pathophysiology of common syndromes, integrating previous knowledge into complex clinical situations. Each chapter dedicated to syndromes includes a commented clinical case to facilitate the practical application of the concepts. In total, the work unfolds across 69 chapters that cover the essential anatomophysiological and pathophysiological bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnatomophysiological bases of human body systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe body's defense mechanisms against pathogenic aggressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePathophysiology of common clinical signs and symptoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePathophysiology of prevalent syndromes, with integrated clinical cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between pathophysiological processes and observable clinical manifestations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially aimed at students of Medicine degrees and other Health Science disciplines, such as Nursing. It is also very useful for medical residents or those in their first years of professional practice who wish to reinforce their understanding of fundamental pathophysiological processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a solid foundation for understanding the \"why\" and \"how\" of diseases, beyond the memorization of symptoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFacilitates the integration of theory with practice through commented clinical cases in the chapters on syndromes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHelps develop clinical reasoning oriented toward understanding the body's defense mechanisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffers extensive and detailed content (69 chapters) covering a wide range of signs, symptoms, and syndromes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uribe Olivares, Raúl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elsevier España, S.L.U.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, NURSING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e MEDICINE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 824\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1690 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work represents a first-rate academic resource for those starting or consolidating their training in health sciences. Its focus on pathophysiological mechanisms, rather than diagnosis, makes it a differentiating and essential tool for building deep and lasting knowledge. The inclusion of clinical cases and the collaboration of a large group of Latin American specialists provide a practical and contextualized perspective, which makes it especially valuable for the student who seeks to understand the logic of disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ELSEVIER ESPAÑA, S.L.U.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408334381403,"sku":"9788490229347","price":74.17,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849022934.jpg?v=1781861367","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490229347","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}