Primary authors Copstead (nursing and health sciences, U. of Wisconsin) and Banasik (nursing, Washington State U., Spokane) combine efforts with 20 contributing American academics, researchers, and practitioners in creating a revised textbook featuring practical, student-centered learning aids to support learning and mastery of the content. The text has been updated throughout to reflect advances over the past five years, including new/revised information on apoptosis, genetics, cancer biology, immune mechanisms and therapy for HIV, blood pressure, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, shock, asthma, renal disorders and chronic kidney disease, endocrine physiology, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer disease, and Parkinson disease. The accompanying CD-ROM contains chapter review questions and answers; the glossary from the book, with audio pronunciations; and animations of pathophysiologic processes. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

With dynamic full-color illustrations and an easy-to-read writing style, Pathophysiology, 4th Edition explores the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, and treatment of disease. Each unit covers a specific body system and begins with an illustrated review of anatomy and normal physiology to prepare you for disease processes and abnormalities discussions. Coverage of the latest developments in pathophysiology and a wealth of student-friendly learning resources will help you understand all of the major degenerative, neoplastic, metabolic, immunologic and infectious diseases.