Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 8th Edition

Wed, Jan 27, 2010

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This is the Eighth Edition of the comprehensive and well-respected text and reference of pathophysiology. As a nurse-physiologist, Carol Porth uniquely emphasizes “concepts” of altered health states, as opposed to factual descriptions of diseases and disorders. This conceptual model integrates the developmental and preventative aspects of health. By taking this physiologic approach, the author ensures a comprehension of the whole of body function. By integrating al… More >>

Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States, 8th Edition

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3 Comments For This Post

Bank Of America Says:
January 27th, 2010 at 5:26 am

the book arrived in excellent conditions but apart from that it has exceptional information on pathofisiology and i would recomend it as textbook for te class.
Rating: 5 / 5

Nancy Says:
January 27th, 2010 at 7:32 am

I bought this text as additional reading to a Pathophysiology course I am currently taking and I found it very helpful. The material is very well communicated in the text and the animated instruction online is excellent as well.
Rating: 5 / 5

E. Sudario Says:
January 27th, 2010 at 9:26 am

I’m an NP student so the study of advanced pathophysiology requires understanding different disease states from a cellular level to be able to fully integrate information you learned in pathophysiology back in undergraduate school. I also have Principles of Anatomy and Physiology by Tortora & Derrickson (an absolutely excellent book) which I use in tandem with Porth & Matfin. I can definitely see the difference between the two. I use Tortora to get a good grasp of physiology and Porth for in-depth information – which, for example, will discuss alpha and beta chains of certain proteins, which is information you may not need to know as an undergraduate student. However, as a primary care provider, being able to know the disease process in-depth allows you to integrate information and have a full understanding of a disease as it differs from a normal homeostatic state. I wouldn’t recommend this book for undergraduate studies as a sole text book, but do highly encourage it if you are in graduate school and want an extensive know-how of diseases.
Rating: 5 / 5

Bank Of America Says:
January 27th, 2010 at 5:26 am
the book arrived in excellent conditions but apart from that it has exceptional information on pathofisiology and i would recomend it as textbook for te class.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nancy Says:
January 27th, 2010 at 7:32 am
I bought this text as additional reading to a Pathophysiology course I am currently taking and I found it very helpful. The material is very well communicated in the text and the animated instruction online is excellent as well.
Rating: 5 / 5
E. Sudario Says:
January 27th, 2010 at 9:26 am
I’m an NP student so the study of advanced pathophysiology requires understanding different disease states from a cellular level to be able to fully integrate information you learned in pathophysiology back in undergraduate school. I also have Principles of Anatomy and Physiology by Tortora & Derrickson (an absolutely excellent book) which I use in tandem with Porth & Matfin. I can definitely see the difference between the two. I use Tortora to get a good grasp of physiology and Porth for in-depth information – which, for example, will discuss alpha and beta chains of certain proteins, which is information you may not need to know as an undergraduate student. However, as a primary care provider, being able to know the disease process in-depth allows you to integrate information and have a full understanding of a disease as it differs from a normal homeostatic state. I wouldn’t recommend this book for undergraduate studies as a sole text book, but do highly encourage it if you are in graduate school and want an extensive know-how of diseases.
Rating: 5 / 5

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