Integrated Physiology and Pathophysiology

<p>Edited by physiology instructors who are also active clinicians, <i>Integrated Physiology and Pathophysiology</i> is a one-stop guide to key information you need for early clinical and medical training and practice. This <b>unique, integrated textbook</b> unites these two essential disciplines and <b>focuses on the most relevant aspects for clinical application</b>. A concise, review-like format, tables and diagrams, spaced repetition for effective learning, and self-assessment features help you <b>gain and retain a firm understanding of basic physiology and pathophysiology</b>. <i>Integrated Physiology and Pathophysiology</i> works equally well as a great starting point in your studies and as a review for boards.</p><ul> <li>Shares the knowledge and expertise of <b>an outstanding editorial team</b> consisting of two practicing clinicians who also teach physiology and pathophysiology at Harvard Medical School, plus a top Harvard medical student.</li> <p> <li>Provides an integrated approach to physiology and pathophysiology in a <b>concise, bulleted format</b>. Chapters are short and focus on clinically relevant, foundational concepts in clear, simple language.</li> <p> <li>Employs <b>focused repetition of key points</b>, helping you quickly recall core concepts such as pressure-flow-resistance relationships, ion gradients and action potentials, and mass balance. You’ll revisit these concepts in a variety of meaningful clinical contexts in different chapters; this <b>"spaced learning" method of reinforcement</b> promotes deeper and more flexible understanding and application.</li> <p> <li>Includes <b>Fast Facts boxes</b> that emphasize take-home messages or definitions.</li> <p> <li>Contains <b>Integration boxes</b> that link physiology and pathophysiology to pharmacology, genetics, and other related sciences.</li> <p> <li>Presents <b>clinical cases</b> and with signs and symptoms, history, and laboratory data that bring pathophysiology to life.</li> <p> <li>Features <b>end-of-chapter board-type questions</b>, complete with clear explanations of the answers, to help prepare you for standardized exams.</li> <b> <li>Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. </b>Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.</li></ul>